2
a
: a niche for a sculpture
b
: the space taken out of a structural member (such as a timber) to admit the insertion of part of another
3
: something that covers or protects: such as
a
: a case or enclosure (as for a mechanical part or an instrument)
b
: a casing (such as an enclosed bearing) in which a shaft revolves
c
: a support (such as a frame) for mechanical parts
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Noun (1)
a camera with a waterproof housing for taking pictures of coral reefs and other underwater features
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Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 15 May 2026
Matt Erickson, a statistician for the Census Bureau’s Population Division, said that the majority of growth in Texas is coming from domestic migration due to factors such as economic growth, the housing market, and even the weather.
—Maven Navarro
may 15, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 May 2026
For Gonce, who is also raising a 14-year-old son while caring for Jason, that translates to roughly an $18,000 annual loss — at a time when rising costs for housing, food and utilities have already stretched her finances.
—Mike Hixenbaugh, NBC news, 15 May 2026
For 90 minutes, the seven top candidates for governor debated a range of issues, including affordability, housing, public safety, climate, education and healthcare.
—Linh Tat, Oc Register, 15 May 2026
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On May 10, University of Washington police officers responded to the Nordheim Court apartments, an off-campus housing complex for undergraduate students, and found a woman stabbed to death in the laundry room.
—Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 15 May 2026
Matt Erickson, a statistician for the Census Bureau’s Population Division, said that the majority of growth in Texas is coming from domestic migration due to factors such as economic growth, the housing market, and even the weather.
—Maven Navarro
may 15, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 May 2026
For Gonce, who is also raising a 14-year-old son while caring for Jason, that translates to roughly an $18,000 annual loss — at a time when rising costs for housing, food and utilities have already stretched her finances.
—Mike Hixenbaugh, NBC news, 15 May 2026
For 90 minutes, the seven top candidates for governor debated a range of issues, including affordability, housing, public safety, climate, education and healthcare.
—Linh Tat, Oc Register, 15 May 2026
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“Housing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/housing. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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