rent

Example Sentences

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I support having some way of modulating that asymmetry, such as through rent stabilization.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

“Market rent in the Los Angeles area wasn’t realistic, even with a job offer lined up. So, the studio became her first home. It gave her stability and independence during a major transition.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

"You need a big site, then you have a lot of land rent you have to pay. People want these big rollercoasters, it takes huge amounts of power," he says.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

After his boyfriend dies tragically, Rowan is forced to start from scratch, mourning the dream of the life he once had alongside his partner and trying to rent out his now-spare bedroom.

From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026

I asked her why she would do such a thing when I was helping her pay the rent like I was.

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan