slumlords

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plural of slumlord
as in landlords

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  1. landlords
  2. letters
  3. lessors
  4. renters
Noun
  • That was the first time since 2020 that the board, designed to represent both landlords and tenants, voted to freeze rents for such units.
    — Remy Raisner, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026
  • How Frasers handles Harvey Nichols will be closely watched by landlords, creditors and luxury brands alike.
    — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of landlords
Noun
  • Take cues from Celine and Dries Van Noten and look for long pendants featuring a constellation of medallions, letters, shells, horns, the like.
    — Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 4 Sep. 2026
  • In their view, the image separating the letters Π and Ι from Λ, Α, Τ and Ο denoted two separate words.
    — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of letters
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  • Several vehicle rental companies and car lessors were also ticketed.
    — A.D. Quig, Chicago Tribune, 19 July 2026
  • Before he was removed and Britton-Harr returned, Hopes estimated that between lessors, members, trade vendors, and sports team partnerships, there could be $50 million in liabilities.
    — Doug Gollan, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026
Definition of lessors
Noun
  • How much more are renters paying on their electric bill this summer?
    — Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 5 Sep. 2026
  • An increasing number of California seniors with extra space in their homes — often empty nesters — are considering bringing in younger roommates to help pay bills and, in the process, provide renters with affordable housing.
    — Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of renters
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