inn
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It follows years of controversy about what to do with the 17th-Century former inn, where Nazi dictator Adolf Hitler was born in April 1889.
From BBC ● Jul. 22, 2026
"At the same time, it was essential that we preserved the character, atmosphere and soul of the inn," he added.
From BBC ● Jul. 4, 2026
Business “is up over 100%,” said Diane Ramey, whose family owns the inn.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 4, 2026
During the foot chase in November, Krndija dropped two other Domaine de la Romanée-Conti bottles worth thousands of dollars that he had taken from the inn.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 31, 2026
Trying to outwit any government pursuers, he at first stayed at a small hotel and then at an inn on the outskirts of town.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
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Begun in the 15th century, the 25,000-mile network undulated over the Andes and west coast of South America, replete with stone paths, rope bridges, staircases, fortresses, inns and warehouses to serve relays of royal runners.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 10, 2025
Plenty of motels have moved from budget to boutique, often renaming themselves as inns, lodges or hotels and capitalizing on their vintage looks.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 15, 2025
The group alternates between pubs in Sheffield and Rotherham to account for the geographical spread of the friendship group, but they have tried to remain loyal to their inns of choice.
From BBC ● Oct. 19, 2024
By the 18th century, servants at country houses and inns expected these gifts from guests, and sources at the time complained of the cost.
From National Geographic ● Feb. 26, 2024
Officers had laid claim to most of the rooms in likely inns; others were taken by the wealthier of Loyalists come in from the countryside.
From "The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves" by M.T. Anderson
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