house
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A farmer found in contempt of court for failing to remove a "hidden house" inside a barn has said the council that took legal action against her showed "no compassion".
From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026
His attempts to strike out independently and build his own house fail spectacularly—the first in a storm of lightning and winged ants, the second in a foolhardy scheme to clear the surrounding brush with fire.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026
When words fell short, visitors to the installation drew pictures: a house surrounded by hearts; a smiling cat; a bowl full of wishes.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026
Confining a world-famous pop star to a blustery old house in the English countryside for the entirety of a film seems inharmonious.
From Salon • Jun. 10, 2026
Everyone in the house was Métis, but Berlin’s roommates insisted on saying Navajo tacos because their stepdad was Diné, while Simon, the undisputed star of language camp, argued NDN was fairest.
From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith
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Theater - Middle School
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Theater - High School
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