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residence

[rez-i-duhns] / ˈrɛz ɪ dəns /


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Pope Leo, the first American leader of the Roman Catholic Church, told journalists outside his residence in Castel Gandolfo: "Today... there was this threat against all the people of Iran, and this is truly unacceptable."

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

During the trial, Alarcon argued he was staying in a home five miles from his district because he was renovating his in-district home, which he considered his permanent residence.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

The Los Angeles city clerk declined to provide information on Pratt’s residence, saying that candidates’ addresses are confirmed when they file, but can remain confidential.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

One was thought to be targeting the residence of the highest-ranking U.S. diplomat in Saudi Arabia, located a few hundred feet from the embassy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

He’d taken up residence on the front step and was scanning the road, wondering where everybody was.

From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck