2
a
: a niche for a sculpture
b
: the space taken out of a structural member (such as a timber) to admit the insertion of part of another
3
: something that covers or protects: such as
a
: a case or enclosure (as for a mechanical part or an instrument)
b
: a casing (such as an enclosed bearing) in which a shaft revolves
c
: a support (such as a frame) for mechanical parts
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Noun (1)
a camera with a waterproof housing for taking pictures of coral reefs and other underwater features
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Alexis Simmerman, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
Replacing part of downtown Milwaukee's Interstate 794 with surface streets could generate more than 3,000 housing units, and $535 million in property and sales taxes, over 30 years, a new study says.
—Tom Daykin, Journal Sentinel, 21 Nov. 2024
Due to discriminatory housing laws such as redlining, many communities of color live in pre-existing high-flood-risk zones.
—Patricia McIlreavy, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
Kay Wiles, director of HealthNet's Homeless Initiative Program, told IndyStar Wednesday that the goal is to give families one place to call at HealthNet to be connected with housing resources.
—Jordan Smith, The Indianapolis Star, 21 Nov. 2024
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Noun
Due to the high costs of dorms and increasing costs of campus parking passes, many UH students find off-campus housing more cost-effective.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
Replacing part of downtown Milwaukee's Interstate 794 with surface streets could generate more than 3,000 housing units, and $535 million in property and sales taxes, over 30 years, a new study says.
—Tom Daykin, Journal Sentinel, 21 Nov. 2024
Due to discriminatory housing laws such as redlining, many communities of color live in pre-existing high-flood-risk zones.
—Patricia McIlreavy, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
Kay Wiles, director of HealthNet's Homeless Initiative Program, told IndyStar Wednesday that the goal is to give families one place to call at HealthNet to be connected with housing resources.
—Jordan Smith, The Indianapolis Star, 21 Nov. 2024
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“Housing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/housing. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.
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