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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Anne Gelhaus, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
Issues important to him include criminal justice reform and advocating for affordable housing.
—Hannah Pinski, The Courier-Journal, 6 Nov. 2024
Carpenter is adamant about candidates who can support those like her mother, who rely on resources like senior housing.
—Dana Afana, Detroit Free Press, 6 Nov. 2024
There’s a growing demand for affordable housing, and governments are offering incentives to investors who can help meet this need.
—Johan Hajji, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Noun
Today, below market rate housing programs offer permanent housing to low-income households at the organization’s Cupertino location, while the onsite food market and Park-It Market mobile food pantry provide food to WVCS clients.
—Anne Gelhaus, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
Issues important to him include criminal justice reform and advocating for affordable housing.
—Hannah Pinski, The Courier-Journal, 6 Nov. 2024
Carpenter is adamant about candidates who can support those like her mother, who rely on resources like senior housing.
—Dana Afana, Detroit Free Press, 6 Nov. 2024
There’s a growing demand for affordable housing, and governments are offering incentives to investors who can help meet this need.
—Johan Hajji, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Housing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/housing. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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