eviction

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Recent Examples of eviction Calma attributed the problem to high interest rates, high rates of rent nonpayment, and an extremely slow eviction process. Idrees Kahloon, The Atlantic, 1 June 2026 With an eviction on their credit, securing housing was difficult. Kamal Morgan may 29, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 May 2026 The Connecticut Apartment Association poured time and money into its opposition of the eviction reform bill, testifying publicly and funding communication campaigns against the measure. Ginny Monk, Hartford Courant, 29 May 2026 Many of these mortgages are due to expire over the next few years, putting residents with rental assistance at risk of eviction. Alex Schwartz, The Conversation, 29 May 2026 The focus should shift from mainly expanding shelters to building more permanent affordable housing and strengthening prevention like rent assistance and eviction support. Mercury News Editorial Board, Mercury News, 29 May 2026 Bridge Partners also filed more than three dozen eviction cases against tenants in the 100-unit complex, though online court records don’t indicate the reasons for the claims and not all filings end in evictions. Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 27 May 2026 Production designer Christopher Glass matches that vibrancy with such fantastical details as a rolling ball of stressors, bills, and eviction notices that only Velvet Gang leader Corvette (Keke Palmer) sees. Angelica Jade Bastién, Vulture, 23 May 2026 The Combat Max Large Roach Killing Bait Trap sent out a firm eviction notice to my freeloading roaches. Brandi Fuller, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 May 2026
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Noun
  • But after years of record investment by the state in such wildfire risk mitigation, two key money sources are drying up, potentially reducing the state’s annual budget for vegetation removal by hundreds of millions of dollars.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2026
  • Environmental advocates say the removal left communities in the dark about chemical risks in their backyards.
    Evan Bush, NBC news, 30 May 2026
Noun
  • Dali owner, operators' defense During pretrial proceedings, several crew members aboard the cargo ship Dali at the time of the collapse invoked their Fifth Amendment rights during depositions.
    Drew Aunkst, CBS News, 31 May 2026
  • Democrats have said her failure to appear for that deposition constituted noncompliance with the subpoena.
    Aysha Bagchi, USA Today, 29 May 2026
Noun
  • Mullin is keeping them Noem had a host of controversies before her ouster.
    Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 4 June 2026
  • Sparked by then-president Viktor Yanukovych’s decision to abandon European Union membership in favor of closer ties with Russia, the Maidan uprising ultimately led to his ouster.
    Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 3 June 2026
Noun
  • In the YouTube video, Edwards shared commentary on each of the six games leading up to Minnesota’s playoff exit, including his opinion on the Spurs without Victor Wembanyama and the discussion around the Frenchman potentially being suspended after his ejection for elbowing Naz Reid.
    Zach Powell, New York Times, 23 May 2026
  • Twins manager Derek Shelton came out to argue and was ejected by Baker, his third ejection this season.
    CBS News, CBS News, 16 May 2026
Noun
  • Willis with an overthrow to Jalen Tolbert on a pass that Chop Robinson would have drawn holding penalty on Kion Smith.
    Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 27 May 2026
  • Following the overthrow of Assad in December 2024, the government under interim-President Ahmad al-Sharaa has pledged to destroy any remaining chemical weapons from the Assad regime.
    ABC News, ABC News, 27 May 2026

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“Eviction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eviction. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.

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