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as in occupancies
the act or fact of residing in a place
the city declared the area unsafe for habitation until it had been decontaminated
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as in dwellings
the place where one lives
even though they spend most of their time at their condo in Florida, they still consider their farmhouse in Nebraska their permanent habitation
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Noun
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People with occupations where they could be exposed to infected birds or other animals are at a greater risk of being infected by the bird flu.—
George Monastiriakos,
Newsweek,
30 Dec. 2024 -
These occupations must require special knowledge and at least a bachelor’s degree.—
Doug Melville,
Forbes,
29 Dec. 2024
Noun
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The Lowcountry city is one of the most popular destinations in the southeast, and its vacation rental scene comprises a wide swath of housing, from sprawling waterfront abodes to impressive, multi-story homes dating back to the 1800s (like the Whilden House).—
Erika Owen,
Architectural Digest,
10 Feb. 2025
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To narrow down the finest ones for a range of abodes, our staffers put several of them to the test within our very own city apartments (that are notorious for being poorly aerated).—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
28 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Prices for residences have not been disclosed.—
Amy Rose Dobson,
Forbes,
22 Dec. 2024
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There are just over 100 new residences, of which only about dozen are single-family homes and the rest condominiums.—
Amy Rose Dobson,
Forbes,
22 Dec. 2024
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“Habitations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/habitations. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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