housemate

Example Sentences

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As a housemate, he was catastrophic—overturning wastebaskets, ransacking drawers and drenching manuscripts.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 23, 2026

At an estimated 19 years old, Larry has outlasted five prime ministers, upstaged visiting world leaders, and is currently living with his sixth housemate, Labour Prime Minister Keir Starmer.

From Barron's • Feb. 15, 2026

George Gilbert had received warnings earlier in the series and was seen in Monday's episode being reprimanded by Big Brother for mocking a fellow housemate.

From BBC • Oct. 8, 2025

She also told one poor CBB housemate who was getting on her nerves: "You'd make a great town crier!"

From BBC • Jun. 17, 2025

“Well, at least your housemate talks to you,” said Mother.

From "Between Shades of Gray" by Ruta Sepetys