slumlords

Definition of slumlordsnext
plural of slumlord

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Noun
  • Others representing landlords said the number of price-gouging complaints had fallen off since April, signaling no need for extended protections.
    Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 25 Feb. 2026
  • The biggest chunk of that appears to be smaller mom-and-pop landlords rather than giant corporations.
    Jack Flemming, Los Angeles Times, 24 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Sources on Capitol Hill, where the Judiciary Committee has oversight of Lee’s subcommittee, said the subcommittee has received a robust number of letters in support of both bidders from all quarters of the business, including stars, directors and producers.
    Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 26 Feb. 2026
  • Peek inside to discover notes and letters from fellow travelers, and add your own story for others to read.
    Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 26 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Collectively, these orders highlight Embraer’s competitive positioning in the sub-150-seat segment, where airlines and lessors are increasingly focused on fuel efficiency, right-sizing, and network flexibility.
    Sasirekha Subramanian, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
  • In addition to China’s rise as a manufacturing hub for shipbuilding, Chinese lessors are also becoming more involved in managing the commercial aspects of ship operations.
    Lori Ann LaRocco, CNBC, 10 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • The program was established in 2020 to support renters in response to the pandemic, and revived in 2025 at the urging of Ward 7 Council Member Cheniqua Johnson, whose East Side ward has among the highest number of evictions in the state.
    Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 26 Feb. 2026
  • Some of these evictions are no-fault evictions, which tenant union members said are also used to retaliate against renters who complain about housing conditions.
    Ginny Monk, Hartford Courant, 25 Feb. 2026
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“Slumlords.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slumlords. Accessed 27 Feb. 2026.

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