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residence

[rez-i-duhns] / ˈrɛz ɪ dəns /


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Walter Heckem, 63, moved into the residence a few years ago and says the free dinners, especially pasta and beef dishes, remind him of the smells that wafted through his childhood home.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Alodid is a Sudanese refugee with a residence permit valid until 2028, according to the UK interior ministry.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

During his stay in Pyongyang, Xi was hosted at the Kumsusan State Guest House, an exclusive residence in the heart of Pyongyang.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

Inside the primary residence, are “richly appointed” living spaces, many of which feature “vaulted and beam ceilings,” with enormous windows that flood the main areas with natural light throughout the day.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026

We began to make subtle changes to the residence, adding modern lighting to go with the traditional chandeliers and scented candles that made the place feel more like home.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama




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