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communal

[kuh-myoon-l, kom-yuh-nl] / kəˈmjun l, ˈkɒm jə nl /


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“Language is a communal shelter,” Mr. Hoffman writes.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 14, 2026

Over the months, the rooftop of his three-storey building has become a communal bedroom.

From Barron's Aug. 14, 2026

The incident occurred in September 2025, when students living in Ganędagǫ Hall reported seeing two classmates processing a black bear in the residence hall’s communal kitchen.

From Salon Aug. 8, 2026

Residents of SROs pay affordable rent to live in 80- to 100-square-foot rooms often shared with up to three other family members, with communal bathrooms and kitchens.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 4, 2026

The project proved successful, with communal spigots in Cange ultimately making fresh water available to everyone.

From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French




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