as in casing
something that encloses another thing especially to protect it
a camera with a waterproof housing for taking pictures of coral reefs and other underwater features
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as in lodging
to provide with living quarters or shelter
some of the freshmen were temporarily housed in local motels while the new dorm was being finished
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as in surrounding
to close or shut in by or as if by barriers
the famous document is housed in a special display case
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Recent Examples of housing
Liam Dillon, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024
Lee’s storied career in political activism is defined by her working-class background—a former single mother on public assistance with a keen understanding of the issues that plague working-class Black communities, from housing to healthcare.
—Shamira Ibrahim, Essence, 5 Nov. 2024
In Denver, voters will decide on sales tax hikes for a hospital and affordable housing, a ban on slaughterhouses and fur products, and a billion-dollar school spending plan.
—John Frank, Axios, 5 Nov. 2024
More:Homeownership used to mean stable housing costs.
—Andrea Riquier, USA TODAY, 30 Oct. 2024
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The makeup of the residents is a result of the region’s system for prioritizing the most vulnerable and troubled people for permanent housing.
—Liam Dillon, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024
Lee’s storied career in political activism is defined by her working-class background—a former single mother on public assistance with a keen understanding of the issues that plague working-class Black communities, from housing to healthcare.
—Shamira Ibrahim, Essence, 5 Nov. 2024
In Denver, voters will decide on sales tax hikes for a hospital and affordable housing, a ban on slaughterhouses and fur products, and a billion-dollar school spending plan.
—John Frank, Axios, 5 Nov. 2024
More:Homeownership used to mean stable housing costs.
—Andrea Riquier, USA TODAY, 30 Oct. 2024
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Police found casings from multiple different guns at the scene, the complaint states.Chris Ramirez, Journal Sentinel, 1 Nov. 2024
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Castro said two other officers were standing in the street searching for shell casings when gunfire erupted.Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 28 Oct. 2024
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As tensions mount and opening day nears, Chef’s behavior grows ever more erratic, and the haunting history of the house serving as both her workplace and lodging teases out creepy visions that may or may not be there.Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 3 Oct. 2024
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The closures have impacted many small businesses and lodging operations in the small coastal California town of Big Sur, which heavily rely on tourism.Krista Simmons, Sunset Magazine, 2 Oct. 2024
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As the podcast is about exploring the mysteries surrounding the town, the game focuses on investigation over combat.Rob Wieland, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Instead of responding to rumors surrounding his love life, however, Smith has elected to turn to music.Michael Saponara, Billboard, 4 Oct. 2024
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The bodywork, which is in great part a highly complex aerodynamic sheath, is made entirely of carbon-fiber.Mark Ewing, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024
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Corticosteroid injections, also called steroid injections and cortisone injections, can be injected into the tendon sheath at the base of the affected finger.Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 14 Aug. 2024
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The wearable blanket spans 72 by 54 inches, accommodating campers of varying heights and sizes.Kevin Brouillard, Travel + Leisure, 20 Oct. 2024
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In addition, the house is equipped with a two-car garage, accommodating vehicles and storage needs efficiently.Bay Area Home Report, The Mercury News, 18 Oct. 2024
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Developers have begun seizing on denser zoning near the station, including in Sunnyside, to build apartments.Megan Ulu-Lani Boyanton, The Denver Post, 16 Nov. 2024
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Will Sheppard had five catches for 71 yards and two TDs, including an impressive first-quarter score to jump-start CU.Kyle Newman, The Denver Post, 16 Nov. 2024
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Officials issued an emergency decree banning all protests in the city, which will remain in effect through Thursday, boosted security at Jewish sites and prohibited the use of certain face coverings.Henry Austin, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
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Attendees were soon spotted at the event with their own white ear coverings in solidarity, spawning a wave of jokes on social media.Elizabeth Crisp, The Hill, 4 Nov. 2024
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Many people are living on the street, in parks and sheltering under trees.David Brennan, ABC News, 4 Oct. 2024
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The storm left many residents bunking with family or friends, sleeping in their cars, or sheltering in what’s left of their collapsing homes.Kate Payne and David R. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2024
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“Housing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/housing. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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