as in residence
the place where one lives
maintained a level of cleanliness and neatness that was unusual for a bachelor's quarters
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as in houses
to provide with living quarters or shelter
the militia is being quartered just outside the city
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Noun
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The four-acre Red Mountain residence was previously owned by a fellow billionaire, Thomas Peterffy, and sports 11 bedrooms and 15 bathrooms.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
10 Jan. 2025 -
After the funeral service, the late president’s body and his family traveled once more by motorcade to the Carter residence, passing many still gathered in the streets despite the cold weather to say farewell.—
Shirleen Guerra | The Center Square,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
10 Jan. 2025
Noun
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The Accord struck a light pole and two trees and rolled onto its roof, leading to Santiago being ejected from the vehicle.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
16 Jan. 2025
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For example, nearly 1 million U.S. homes in wildfire-prone areas have highly combustible wooden roofs.—
Justin Angle,
The Conversation,
16 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Montgomery said contractors had also left rat poison strapped to a wooden beam under the house.—
Nick Rosenberger,
Idaho Statesman,
13 Jan. 2025
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Stories of residents choosing to defend their homes from the flames by themselves — such as the 66-year-old man who died trying to keep his house from being burned by the Eaton fire with a garden hose — have also garnered national media attention.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
13 Jan. 2025
Verb
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The master plan accommodates for a one meter rise in sea level over the next hundred years, which led to the building-on-stilts design of the main residential building.—
Amy Rose Dobson,
Forbes,
22 Dec. 2024
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The facility accommodates male and female inmates across various security levels and primarily houses those awaiting trial, as well as some inmates serving short sentences.—
Erin Keller,
Newsweek,
19 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Indeed, Christmas holiday candles that evoke a wholesome evening spent by the fireplace are an effortless way to maintain good spirits throughout the dark and cold days, while making sure your abode smells absolutely intoxicating.—
Claire Sullivan,
WWD,
30 Dec. 2024
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The striking A-frame abode in Carmel-by-the-Sea, dubbed Banyan House, is the first home designed by Mark Mills, an apprentice at Frank Lloyd Wright’s Taliesin Fellowship from 1944 through 1948.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
16 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Some visitors, like Minnesota resident Peter Nystrom, save up for a long time to afford airfare, food and lodging at the largest ski resort in America.—
Elizabeth Robinson,
NBC News,
8 Jan. 2025
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Around the coastal town of Playa Grande, there are restaurants, lodging options and a brewery.—
Roxana Popescu,
New York Times,
3 Jan. 2025
Noun
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One area where Bodek says the county hasn’t been able to have much effect: the locations of accessory dwelling units, or ADUs.—
Rebecca Ellis,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Jan. 2025
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Over 7,000 structures have been damaged or destroyed in the blaze and 26% of damage inspections for dwellings have been completed.—
Mirna Alsharif,
NBC News,
14 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Between higher home costs and higher interest rates, the monthly payment on a 30-year mortgage on a new home has nearly doubled since Mr. Biden took office.—
Kathryn Watson,
CBS News,
15 Jan. 2025
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One of those times came during a recent flight home from a vacation together.—
Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell,
Newsweek,
15 Jan. 2025
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