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vacant

[vey-kuhnt] / ˈveɪ kənt /




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Carrollton Ridge in southwest Baltimore, with historically some of the highest homicide rates in the city, still has about 750 vacant homes, 40 more than it had 10 years ago.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 17, 2026

Last year, New York real-estate investors were alleged to have committed fraud in receiving loans to acquire hundreds of Baltimore vacant properties.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 17, 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

Former Liverpool head coach Arne Slot has confirmed he held talks over the vacant Netherlands job but withdrew because he wants his next job to be in club football.

From BBC Aug. 12, 2026

He had offered to help her with her carry-on bag and, later, had asked the flight attendant if he could take the seat next to hers since it was vacant.

From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie




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