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as in camps (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 houses
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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On the design front, the Loop has a soft textile band and a slim buckle that houses the Polar Precision Prime sensor.—
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The Belize Zoo is a unique conservation area that houses over 150 animals, all native to Belize.—
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The shoes have a wide toe box with plenty of room for feet to spread out, which helps prevent painful pinching and accommodates foot issues.—
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Build architecture that accommodates both.—
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“Encamps.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/encamps. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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