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flatmate

NOUN
roommate
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Multiple sources believe Burnham appointing his old flatmate and fellow cabinet minister from the New Labour days, James Purnell, as chief of staff is a positive sign.

From BBC Jun. 27, 2026

A psychiatrist who decided he could not detain Valdo Calocane under the Mental Health Act after he assaulted a flatmate said the Nottingham attacks killer "wished to take control" during his assessment.

From BBC May 7, 2026

Of course this isn't the case for all house-shares - but she thinks having an emotionally distant flatmate can make people "even more lonely" than if they lived alone.

From BBC Dec. 17, 2025

"Everyone really liked" his food, he says - but he admits the best dish was a Filipino one made by his flatmate, Kai.

From BBC Sep. 12, 2025

But it’s not so bad, I can think of worse traits in a flatmate.

From "The Girl on the Train" by Paula Hawkins




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