dwelling
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At the heart of the dwelling is the “beautifully appointed main residence,” which is bordered by a detached guesthouse, a separate artist’s studio, and a garage with its own bedroom.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 1, 2026
Perhaps we’ve become so comfortable here in this flawed dwelling that any alternative is more frightening than staying put.
From Salon • May 30, 2026
Interestingly, while she has owned the home for more than a decade, Akerman has actually lived there for much longer, having initially rented the dwelling for three years before buying it.
From MarketWatch • May 28, 2026
“It seemed like we were always celebrating something,” she shared of the time she spent with her husband living in the dwelling.
From MarketWatch • May 26, 2026
The cottage was so small it looked more like a doll's house than a human dwelling.
From "Matilda" by Roald Dahl
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