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residency

[rez-i-duhn-see] / ˈrɛz ɪ dən si /








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The UK government has consulted on immigration rule changes and a decision on the permanent residency of migrant workers already living in the UK is yet to be made.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

He is exploring pathways to residency and citizenship in Europe, including in Malta, Spain and Italy and budgeting about $500,000 in total to acquire citizenship.

From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026

But not everyone goes to Harvard Medical School, and doing a residency at a large academic institution doesn’t always translate into being an exemplary physician.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026

Abrams most recently played in L.A. as part of a three-night residency at the Kia Forum in August 2025 for the Secret of Us Deluxe tour.

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026

In his remarks to the US House of Representatives in 1952, he explains that his bill intends to provide permanent residency to “a most distinguished and courageous woman.”

From "At Last She Stood" by Erin Entrada Kelly




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