squatter

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“At least I eat sometimes,” said Cedric Mnisi, 39, who lives in a squatter camp nearby.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 29, 2025

In “The Lady in the Van,” the tragedy of Smith’s odorous squatter Mary Shepherd is revealed only after her surprisingly touching death.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 27, 2024

Once upon a time, on June 15, 1859, 27-year-old Lyman Cutlar, a squatter on the island, discovered a pig pillaging his potatoes.

From Seattle Times • May 16, 2024

In photographs taken before the windows had been further boarded up, a squatter could be seen sleeping on a sofa in the bar surrounded by litter, The Sun has reported.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2024

Scott said, “If I am going to help you I must be one of you,” and he proceeded to move to the squatter camp and start a congregation there.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela