evictions

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plural of eviction
as in depositions

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Recent Examples of evictions That could exacerbate evictions, which, Klocek said, are already rampant in Tarrant County, where roughly four out of every 10 renters face eviction, according to the most recent Center for Transforming Lives figures. — Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Oct. 2025
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removals
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  • The shift from removals scattered on many smaller lots to mass clearings on a handful of properties is backed up by permitting data, the assessment notes.
    — Drew Kann, AJC.com, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Incogni, Optery, and Privacy Bee all cost less and automate removals on more broker sites than Kanary does.
    — Neil J. Rubenking, PC Magazine, 10 Aug. 2026
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