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residence

[rez-i-duhns] / ˈrɛz ɪ dəns /


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He determinedly ignores all the house’s faults so he can savor it as his dream residence for the few fleeting years that remain of his life.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 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

The en suite bath of the Lincoln Bedroom in the residence has been gutted and renovated.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

The state, meanwhile, wants to backdate residence to Jan. 1.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026

“She is happy then,” said her father drily; “and her residence there will probably be of some duration.”

From "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen




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