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as in rooms
an area within a building that has been set apart from surrounding space by a wall
the inner chamber is the president's private office
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as in cells
one of the parts into which an enclosed space is divided
if the camera doesn't work, check to see that the battery has been properly installed in its chamber
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as in organizations
a group of persons formally joined together for some common interest
joined the local chamber of commerce
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as in houses
to provide with living quarters or shelter
chambered the lost hikers in the barn until the next morning
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Recent Examples of chambers
Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 9 Jan. 2026
But a bipartisan group of senators is working on an alternative proposal in hopes of coming up with a plan that can pass both chambers.
—Tia Mitchell, AJC.com, 9 Jan. 2026
Republicans won net-54 seats in the House and eight in the Senate, putting both chambers of Congress under GOP control for the first time since 1952.
—Douglas Schoen, Oc Register, 9 Jan. 2026
The justices urged states to adopt policies streamlining the process for allowing spiritual advisers into execution chambers.
—Katie Moore, Kansas City Star, 8 Jan. 2026
This vital conversation of what to do about it has played out in these chambers for well over a decade.
—Sacramento Bee Staff, Sacbee.com, 8 Jan. 2026
But the looming vote spurred a group of bipartisan senators to craft a compromise that can win the support of both chambers.
—Emily Brooks, The Hill, 8 Jan. 2026
Cities like Phoenix, Scottsdale and Tucson could lose more than 20% of their Colorado River water, triggering public debates in council chambers and municipal offices over how to respond, what to sacrifice and what to prioritize.
—Austin Corona, AZCentral.com, 6 Nov. 2025
Trump officials invited a dozen members of Congress, including Republican and Democratic leaders and the top lawmakers on intelligence and armed services committees in both chambers.
—Claudia Grisales, NPR, 5 Nov. 2025
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Instead, a small group of senators from both parties has been working on an alternative plan that could find support in both chambers and become law.
—Recent Examples of Synonyms for chambers
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This traditional rug with its Oriental-style design and rich brown color scheme will complement most living spaces, from neutral rooms to bright palettes.—
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Travel safer and smarter in 2026 by stocking up on these 15 best personal safety devices for hotel rooms, Airbnbs, and even your own home.—
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Controlling this behavior has been one of the foremost obstacles to realizing high-performance thermal cells.—
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As a result, liver immune cells produce more PAF-R receptors, which intensifies inflammation and worsens liver damage.—
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The parade features bands, floats, drill teams, colleges and universities, fraternities, sororities and churches along with peace and youth organizations.—
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Legacy Bank and Trust's chief operations officer since 2019 and will now act as dual COO for both organizations until the full integration of the community development financial institutions, which is slated for the fourth quarter of 2026.—
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His garage, otherwise known as the Emirates National Auto Museum, houses about 3,000 cars in total.—
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The building currently houses the Child Support Enforcement Division, which will be moved, Campo said.—
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Despite its relatively small size, the ship – which began sailing in 2022 – felt spacious with wide hallways and luxurious touches, such as complimentary espresso machines and heated bathroom floors in the cabins.—
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In the end, the Kir Royale felt right for us, with its 200-square-foot cabins that turned out to be as comfortable as many on luxury oceangoing cruise ships.—
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Western counterparts often acknowledge them privately, even as public backlash from some European institutions and media figures ensued against Rubio’s candor.—
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The oil downturn and currency devaluation of the early 1980s shook Venezuelan society deeply, hollowing out the middle class and undermining trust in political institutions.—
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In addition, through diplomatic channels in both Beijing and Tokyo, Japan lodges strong representations and protests, stating that maritime and scientific surveys conducted in our EEZ without Japan's consent are unacceptable and must be immediately stopped.—
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Their moves come against the backdrop of a competitive primary fight for the Senate in 2026, as Paxton lodges a conservative challenge against the incumbent.—
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The project will also include a redesign of the hospital’s ambulance bays to include six total bays, three for drop-offs and three for staging.—
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What the engineers didn't take into account was that the airflow over the bomber's wings and fuselage along with the open bomb bays generated violent turbulence.—
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“Chambers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chambers. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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