as in living
formal
to share a home and have a sexual relationship
They cohabited in a small apartment in the city.
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The living room walls in Paulsen’s home are covered in framed photos of Kelly and their kids.—
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Through a lens of witness and empathy, the film becomes not only a portrait of resilience but also a living memorial to Fatma.—
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But the problem with that method, Beach said, is that once families are residing in a hotel, they can no longer be verified as homeless by Cincinnati Behavioral and can’t get on the wait list for shelter.—
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Rather than everyone residing in one space, some developments offer a variety of housing options in the same neighborhood for families.—
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“Cohabiting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cohabiting. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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