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resident

[rez-i-duhnt] / ˈrɛz ɪ dənt /


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In Hollywood, a resident hired her housekeeper to help report illegal dumping of goods that are often used to construct more homeless encampments, leading to all sorts of problems.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 13, 2026

In one complaint reported to NHTSA, a California resident said a 2022 Jeep Gladiator went up in flames while parked inside a garage.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

The two-way energy exchange enables the eight families living there to save a lot on electricity bills, resident Filip Kiltorp, a 33-year-old salesman, told AFP.

From Barron's • Jun. 12, 2026

Hospital patients are being warned some appointments and procedures will be cancelled as resident doctors prepare to start a 16th round of strike action.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

Shortly after lunch, I spot the first nursing home resident being wheeled up the street by relatives.

From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen




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