: a shelter (such as a house) in which people live
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Examples of dwelling in a Sentence
the simple dwellings in which the Pilgrims spent the first winter at Plymouth
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But in back, a two-story accessory dwelling unit, or ADU, offers something different: a 21st century take on Arts and Crafts architecture inspired, in part, by a mature Chinese elm and a smaller Japanese maple, whose branches commonly graze what was formerly a garage.
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Lisa Boone, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2024
Clocking in at 2,000 square feet, the dwelling is slightly smaller and has only two bedrooms.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 8 Apr. 2024
Several amendments to the code have since been adopted, including one that allows the construction of accessory dwelling units — also called mother-in-law suites — by right, eliminating a months-long public hearing process.
—The Courier-Journal, 4 Apr. 2024
Virginia now lives around the corner from the old family home, in a smaller dwelling.
—USA TODAY, 28 Mar. 2024
Those would allow accessory dwelling units and allow multi-unit housing on lots zoned for single-family homes.
—Stacey Barchenger, The Arizona Republic, 18 Mar. 2024
Other forms of housing could include tiny homes, such as Veterans Community Project Inc.'s development planned at 6767 N. 60th St., and accessory dwelling units.
—Tom Daykin, Journal Sentinel, 14 Mar. 2024
Hamas, meanwhile, wants Palestinians to return to North Gaza and trailer homes brought in since many dwellings have been destroyed.
—Suzanne Nuyen, NPR, 4 Mar. 2024
State Farm said non-renewals would roll out starting July 3 for home, business and rental dwelling policies and Aug. 20 for commercial apartments.
—John Woolfolk, The Mercury News, 21 Mar. 2024
Lisa Boone, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2024
Clocking in at 2,000 square feet, the dwelling is slightly smaller and has only two bedrooms.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 8 Apr. 2024
Several amendments to the code have since been adopted, including one that allows the construction of accessory dwelling units — also called mother-in-law suites — by right, eliminating a months-long public hearing process.
—The Courier-Journal, 4 Apr. 2024
Virginia now lives around the corner from the old family home, in a smaller dwelling.
—USA TODAY, 28 Mar. 2024
Those would allow accessory dwelling units and allow multi-unit housing on lots zoned for single-family homes.
—Stacey Barchenger, The Arizona Republic, 18 Mar. 2024
Other forms of housing could include tiny homes, such as Veterans Community Project Inc.'s development planned at 6767 N. 60th St., and accessory dwelling units.
—Tom Daykin, Journal Sentinel, 14 Mar. 2024
Hamas, meanwhile, wants Palestinians to return to North Gaza and trailer homes brought in since many dwellings have been destroyed.
—Suzanne Nuyen, NPR, 4 Mar. 2024
State Farm said non-renewals would roll out starting July 3 for home, business and rental dwelling policies and Aug. 20 for commercial apartments.
—John Woolfolk, The Mercury News, 21 Mar. 2024
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“Dwelling.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dwelling. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
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