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residence

[rez-i-duhns] / ˈrɛz ɪ dəns /


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The BBC has also discovered how some migrants are exploiting rules brought in by ministers to help genuine victims of domestic abuse to secure permanent residence more quickly than through other routes, such as asylum.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

“This modern residence features a spacious one-bedroom apartment with an open floor plan, a private full bathroom, and an additional half bathroom for your convenience,” the listing reads.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 16, 2026

Maradona, considered one of the world's greatest players ever, died in November 2020 at the age of 60 while recovering from brain surgery at a private residence.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

After Pearl Harbor, fears of aerial bombardment prompted schemes to make the president’s residence less conspicuous.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

The Farmer family residence was an apartment of three small rooms, borrowed from an old friend from Duke.

From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French




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