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Recent Examples of squatter
Toss in a missing daughter-in-law, mysterious land-squatter (Imogen Poots), and the scary thing that happens when someone jumps in the hole, and Abbott quickly has more on his hands than stray cows.
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Matt Cabral, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Apr. 2026
Shah’s administration also faced criticism over attempts to clear squatter settlements along the Bagmati River and regulate informal street vending.
—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
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Matt Cabral, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Apr. 2026
Shah’s administration also faced criticism over attempts to clear squatter settlements along the Bagmati River and regulate informal street vending.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for squatter
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Next month, our country is celebrating its 250th birthday, the day the colonists said enough is enough to the king of England.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
16 June 2026
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But when human hubris introduces a linguistic plague on the creatures, the colonists must work to finally, truly understand the Indigenous population.—
Brianne Kane,
Scientific American,
12 June 2026
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But there’s no denying the global impact the newcomers had on the band, especially Nicks, who would go on to have a successful solo career as well.—
Suzanne Van Atten,
AJC.com,
21 June 2026
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The completion of Gulf State Park’s many recreation areas, trails, and new lodge and cottages have only upped the ante for longtime visitors and newcomers.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
21 June 2026
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The most immediately notable moment in the trailer was Emily Blunt’s newscaster breaking out in alien-speak during the weather report, but what happens right after that is truly astounding.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
12 June 2026
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In the film's final moments, Hugo and his associates wheel a living, breathing alien into the news station.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 June 2026
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Despite the attacks on foreigners, experts say South Africa still remains a destination of choice for most African migrants due to its more advanced economy and infrastructural development.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
20 June 2026
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Adams is thrilled that the world is now getting an unfiltered view of what foreigners think of America.—
Ryan Canfield,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2026
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William Arruda is a keynote speaker, personal branding pioneer, and Senior Contributor to Forbes.—
William Arruda,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
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The whole opening of the film pays homage to those pioneers of cinema.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
20 June 2026
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“Squatter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/squatter. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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