premises
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They believed his risk was "sufficiently reduced" if he stuck to licence conditions, which included living at approved premises, making himself available for alcohol testing, and disclosing intimate relationships.
From BBC ● Jul. 10, 2026
Providers have told the BBC that they feel forced to open without registration or face bankruptcy because of the sunk costs in hiring premises and employing key staff.
From BBC ● Jul. 8, 2026
They say regardless of what was done with the scanner while it was gone, the fact that it left the premises meant it was compromised, and they spent $70,000 to replace it.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 5, 2026
Patricia Avila filed her civil suit against Brown in Los Angeles County Superior Court five years ago, suing the singer for premises liability, negligent infliction of emotional distress and strict liability.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 1, 2026
A very short time later, I received notice to remove our possessions from the premises.
From "In the Time of the Butterflies" by Julia Alvarez
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