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Recent Examples of squatter
Shah’s administration also faced criticism over attempts to clear squatter settlements along the Bagmati River and regulate informal street vending.
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Ethan Teekah, Encyclopedia Britannica, 31 Mar. 2026
According to Micalizzi, the squatter was living in his yard for a couple of days.
—Michele Gile, CBS News, 6 Mar. 2026
San Mateo County Supervisor David Canepa has called Brugnara a squatter on the property.
—Brooke Park, San Francisco Chronicle, 2 Feb. 2026
Burdge decided in 2017 to try to gain ownership by declaring adverse possession, or squatter’s rights, as it’s more commonly known.
—Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 23 Jan. 2026
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Ethan Teekah, Encyclopedia Britannica, 31 Mar. 2026
According to Micalizzi, the squatter was living in his yard for a couple of days.
—Michele Gile, CBS News, 6 Mar. 2026
San Mateo County Supervisor David Canepa has called Brugnara a squatter on the property.
—Brooke Park, San Francisco Chronicle, 2 Feb. 2026
Burdge decided in 2017 to try to gain ownership by declaring adverse possession, or squatter’s rights, as it’s more commonly known.
—Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 23 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for squatter
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Honey hunting became a popular pastime, as colonists tracked down wild colonies to harvest wax and honey like their ancestors back in Europe.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 May 2026
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Though scholars believe Wahunsonacock was likely putting Smith through a ritual adoption, the colonist claimed Pocahontas saved his life.—
Peter C. Mancall,
The Conversation,
25 May 2026
Noun
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Along with teaching the sport to newcomers — some had never really picked up a lacrosse stick before — generating interest remained the most difficult part.—
Andrew Carter,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2026
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For 2026, Zatkin is bringing back one of last year’s more popular acts, plus another returning group and two series newcomers.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 May 2026
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No effort is made to explain how the alien sphere exerts its power, and the book’s core theme, in the end, is the limit of human understanding.—
Ian Mackenzie,
Literary Hub,
27 May 2026
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As Evan’s notes, per Richard O’Briens’s script, Frank-N-Furter is an alien, which gives him a sense of freedom in his style of dress and choosing to sleep with both Brad and Janet without shame.—
Caitlin Huston,
HollywoodReporter,
26 May 2026
Noun
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The pattern of foreigners defending America didn’t stop after the Revolutionary War.—
Agustina Vergara Cid,
Oc Register,
23 May 2026
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As a foreigner, he was not allowed to receive visits.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
22 May 2026
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Busch and his wife Samantha, were pioneers in discussing infertility and their struggle to have children before bringing son Brexton and daughter Lennix into the world.—
Dianne Gallagher,
CNN Money,
23 May 2026
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The exhibition, a collaboration with Paris’s Musée Yves Saint Laurent and Fondation Pierre Bergé–Yves Saint Laurent, makes the case that part of the French pioneer’s expertise included understanding the value of a good picture.—
Inkoo Kang,
New Yorker,
22 May 2026
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“Squatter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/squatter. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
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