dwelling
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New dwelling purchase costs make up 7.6% of the consumer price index and carry a weighting of nearly 11% in the trimmed mean measure, which excludes the largest price swings.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 2, 2026
Another prehistoric relative, Postosuchus, was a land dwelling hunter capable of moving on either two legs or all four.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 30, 2026
By January 2024, the dwelling had been sold, reportedly for $13.8 million in an off-market transaction in the final days of 2023.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 27, 2026
Mary Duggan said Lion Green Road was a project "about the culture of dwelling"
From BBC ● Oct. 15, 2026
“Where it says ‘the dwelling place belonging to’ and so on.
From "I, Robot" by Isaac Asimov
Permits for build multifamily dwellings drove the rise, increasing 23.8% during the month, with Ontario leading gains by seven provinces and two territories.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 14, 2026
There are multiple structures on the property, including several guest dwellings in addition to the primary abode.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 1, 2026
As the fire raged, mother and son used garden hoses to defend their property as nearby dwellings were torched.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 1, 2026
The government previously estimated that England alone needs another 300,000 dwellings per year to keep up with population change and our preference for living in smaller households.
From BBC ● Aug. 20, 2026
They built a number of dwellings around the original mansion.
From "Fablehaven" by Brandon Mull
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