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dwelling

[dwel-ing] / ˈdwɛl ɪŋ /


NOUN
lingering over excessively
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On 9 September 2024, she was ordered to remove the unauthorised dwelling and cease living in the barn.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

Lowe claimed she "did not ignore" the enforcement order, adding the dwelling was "not a luxury pad".

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

At the heart of the dwelling is an enormous great room, which opens up to a formal dining room—complete with its own wine cellar—as well as a gourmet kitchen with “premium appliances” and custom cabinetry.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026

While the dwelling had been “newly updated” when Williams purchased it, she proceeded to overhaul it.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026

We still get to keep it since officially it’s the designated dwelling of my mother and sister.

From "Catching Fire" by Suzanne Collins




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