as in housing
to provide with living quarters or shelter
bunked the guest in the spare room
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The university will open a new residence hall in 2026, housing another 300 students on its 175-acre campus.—
Steven Walker, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 Jan. 2026
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The 100,000-square-foot building formerly housing the clothing and home goods store is being transformed into multiple shops, with a new name and new facade, said John Ardigo, director of construction with Tourmaline Capital, a real estate development firm working on the project.—
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Accessibility Amanyara wasn’t designed with ADA regulations in mind, but staff are committed to accommodating ADA compliance requests by installing ramps, assist rails and handles, and shower seating as needed.—
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However, Denver-area businesses, worried about accommodating growth, urged the PUC not to scale back Xcel’s target.—
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The dispute — fueled by Fleming’s claims about Slusser’s health and academics and Slusser’s allegations about playing and rooming with a biological male — has triggered lawsuits and intense national scrutiny on the program.—
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Larry Bradley played outside linebacker for UC Davis from 1978-81, rooming with Ken O’Brien.—
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Though town officials tried to push other activities, such as snowmobiling, ice skating and snowshoeing, lodging bookings plummeted in the wake of the resort’s closure.—
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Measures in Gilpin, Hinsdale, Ouray and Eagle counties will generate funds through lodging taxes.—
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The pink and yellow rods showed that the shooter likely fired downward -- through the desks -- toward the sheltering students, Torrez said.—
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The hollow stems of plants like bee balm and goldenrod are a good spot for egg laying, so cutting them back reduces safe sheltering spots where females can lay eggs.—
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When camping in an open environment, select a campsite in a valley, ravine, or low region.—
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Far fewer people are going camping, a popular activity in the cool fall weather; in some cities, staff are handing out flyers warning picnic-goers not to leave food lying around, NHK reported.—
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Once the option becomes available, travelers who have lost their identification or do not have an acceptable form of ID will be able to verify their identity through TSA ConfirmID before boarding domestic flights.—
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Just as data from a local weather app suggests packing a light jacket or boarding up your windows, public health data should help Americans live longer, healthier lives with practical, local, community-specific insights.—
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“Bunking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bunking. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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