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as in camping (out)
to live in a camp or the outdoors
the hike will take several days, and we plan to encamp along the trail
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as in housing
to provide with living quarters or shelter
as the hurricane raged outside, the stranded tourists were encamped overnight in the high school gym
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That's where 24 buildings housing the equipment would be built on what is currently farm land.—
Todd Feurer,
CBS News,
19 Mar. 2026 -
Israel’s insistence on striking anything or anyone even remotely linked to Hezbollah means he is viewed as an unacceptable risk by landlords housing the displaced.—
Nabih Bulos,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Mar. 2026
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For those who prefer tenting with a partner, Tentsile is simultaneously launching an Organza-bodied Air version of its two-person Flite tree tent.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
25 Mar. 2026
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The show includes so many details about accommodating autism in a medical setting, as seen with Langdon’s bedside manner and particularly his request for Mel to turn down the lights.—
Ben Rosenstock,
Vulture,
24 Mar. 2026
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This initiative will continue into next season as well, likely accommodating more games against Original Six and other marquee clubs.—
Julian McKenzie,
New York Times,
21 Mar. 2026
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There’s excellent boutique shopping, a diverse range of cuisines to sample, and lodging options suitable for any size or type of travel group.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
12 Mar. 2026
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There is also plenty of lodging in the neighboring tourist town of Hot Springs.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Mar. 2026
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According to the ultra-fast-fashion company’s findings, these concert-camping consumers, primarily Gen Z and Millennials, also want cheap clothes (under $25) and cheap accessories (under $10).—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
23 Mar. 2026
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In the fifth episode, Fox, who described herself as a city mouse, and Shepherd go camping in the wilderness, near where Aujay disappeared.—
Madison Dapcevich,
Outside,
21 Mar. 2026
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Ali al-Hek is sheltering in a tent with his parents and four siblings in a stadium in Beirut that's sheltering thousands of displaced people.—
NPR Staff,
NPR,
23 Mar. 2026
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Along Beirut’s waterfront, lines of tents have appeared, each sheltering a family.—
Joseph Ataman,
CNN Money,
21 Mar. 2026
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“Encamping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/encamping. Accessed 29 Mar. 2026.
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