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vacancy

[vay-kuhn-see] / ˈveɪ kən si /


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“That vacancy is where a lot of the value for the project will be derived,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 7, 2026

What’s more, vacant homes are a particular concern in some states because many policies reduce coverage after 30-60 days of vacancy, the law firm adds.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 13, 2026

That is the lowest vacancy rate for any metro area other than that of New York and San Jose, Calif.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 10, 2026

In 2017, Gov. Jerry Brown appointed Becerra as state attorney general to fill the vacancy left by Kamala Harris’ election to the U.S.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 10, 2026

He stopped the car, and I could see that the edge of the road bordered a vertical slope that crumbled into vacancy, a fall of perhaps two thousand feet.

From "Rebecca" by Daphne du Maurier

In an NFL offseason with 10 head-coaching vacancies, it came as little surprise that the Las Vegas Raiders were last to move.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2026

The Southern Trust has not been able to recruit consultant obstetricians to fill vacancies and it is preparing to temporarily move inpatient maternity services to Craigavon Area Hospital.

From BBC ● Sep. 21, 2026

The slowing flow of immigration is leaving home-care agencies, restaurants, and local governments racing to fill critical vacancies.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 8, 2026

Two months later, after reportedly interviewing for several coaching vacancies, Kelly took the offensive coordinator job at Ohio State.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 31, 2026

The charm of an object to occupy the many vacancies of Harriet’s mind was not to be talked away.

From "Emma" by Jane Austen




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