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On Sundays, my father would often drive us across the Whitestone Bridge to a Gothic-style Presbyterian church in Flushing, Queens, that leased the afternoon-service slot to a Reverend Hahm for his growing ministry.—
Chang-rae Lee,
New Yorker,
3 May 2026 -
Since the structure was cleared for occupancy by the city two weeks ago, about a third of the 34 units have been either leased or had an active application.—
Kenneth R. Gosselin,
Hartford Courant,
3 May 2026
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Frustrated with work and the chaotic state of the world, Matt and Elaine Weyandt quit their jobs in 2012, and with a toddler and newborn in tow, rented a tiny house in Costa Rica’s jungle.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
3 May 2026
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Rickman rented a Chevy Colorado using his real name.—
Paul LaRosa,
CBS News,
3 May 2026
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Trying to link ads to consumer outcomes has been a quest that has occupied many on Madison Avenue for years.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
7 May 2026
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Construction could begin after the city signs off on annexation, plats and a new water well for the area, but the developer told council members homes are unlikely to be occupied until after ITD finishes its Karcher Road work, with full build‑out expected to take five to 10 years.—
Noah Daly
May 7,
Idaho Statesman,
7 May 2026
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“Tenanted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tenanted. Accessed 9 May. 2026.
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