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Recent Examples of landlady
At the moment, Sherlock needs someone gutsy and brash like Amelia, because he’s been more or less sidelined since his best friend Dr. Watson and his landlady Mrs. Hudson were kidnapped.
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Nina Metz, Chicago Tribune, 16 Apr. 2025
According to her LinkedIn, Spalding started working as a landlady in 2007.
—Nicole Briese, People.com, 11 Apr. 2025
Whenever there was a problem, Sara alleges that the landlady wouldn't address it with her directly, but rather, via text message or notes left in the kitchen.
—John W. Dean, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Apr. 2025
Prior to moving in, the landlady laid out several house rules for Sara, which included opening the windows daily and paying for each use of the dryer.
—John W. Dean, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for landlady
Noun
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The two played Lucy and Desi's landlords, who often fought on the show — but those fights reportedly spilled into real life, too.—
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Other protections spell out responsibilities for landlords when affordable properties are sold, including a requirement that a new owner either cover relocation benefits or give existing renters a three-month grace period before raising rents and rescreening tenants.—
Noun
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In 2013, the FBI got a letter that claimed to be from John Anglin, CNN affiliate KPIX reported.—
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Trace posted a follow-up message after his first letter, claiming his adoptive father was threatening him with legal action over the initial letter.—
Noun
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The lessor placed firm orders for up to 20 737-8 jets with options for 10 more.—
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On the local level, the Boston City Council on Wednesday is set to reintroduce a home rule petition that would similarly shift the fee to the party, lessor or tenant who hired the broker.—
Noun
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Take, for example, a landowner who sues a factory for polluting a river.—
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Trump and Elon Musk — a South African immigrant — have accused the country’s government in Pretoria, which is Musk’s hometown, of instituting anti-white laws and policies, and fueling violence against white landowners in the nation that for decades was the home of apartheid.—
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That's nearly double the average income for a New York City renter, Fee said.—
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Other protections spell out responsibilities for landlords when affordable properties are sold, including a requirement that a new owner either cover relocation benefits or give existing renters a three-month grace period before raising rents and rescreening tenants.—
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“Landlady.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/landlady. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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