as in position
an assignment at which one regularly works for pay
found a billet at one of the leading brokerage houses in New York
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as in to house
to provide with living quarters or shelter
every colonial household was expected to billet a British soldier
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Recent Examples of billet
Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 23 Nov. 2025
And four knurled billet feet allow precise leveling.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 14 Nov. 2025
James Powel, USA TODAY, 27 Oct. 2024
The mercenaries billeted there scrawled graffiti across the frescoes.
—Nick Bowlin, Harper's Magazine, 30 Mar. 2024
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Noun
This co-extrusion process involved encasing a metallic billet, composed of depleted uranium and zirconium, within a zirconium alloy cladding.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 23 Nov. 2025
And four knurled billet feet allow precise leveling.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 14 Nov. 2025
Verb
He was evacuated to the countryside and the family that he was billeted with was a tailoring family.
—James Powel, USA TODAY, 27 Oct. 2024
The mercenaries billeted there scrawled graffiti across the frescoes.
—Nick Bowlin, Harper's Magazine, 30 Mar. 2024
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These facilities typically house dozens of robots in large office-like spaces spanning thousands of square meters, where human operators repeatedly perform simple tasks alongside the machines to generate and record detailed data on key physical actions.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Mar. 2026
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It was put up in less than two months, but started housing people two weeks after construction began.—
Jonathan Blitzer,
New Yorker,
15 Mar. 2026
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Extra beds are complimentary in rooms and suites that can accommodate them.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 Mar. 2026
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According to the McCormick Bridgehouse & Chicago River Museum, the city’s bridges open about 40 times per year from April to November to accommodate tall ships trying to get to/from Lake Michigan.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Mar. 2026
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When camping in an open environment, select a campsite in a valley, ravine, or low region.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Mar. 2026
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When camping in an open environment, select a campsite in a valley, ravine, or low region.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Mar. 2026
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The various defendants in that lawsuit, who failed to convince Dallas County District Judge Emily Tobolowsky to dismiss the claims against them, have lodged five appeals so far.—
Michelle Casady,
Dallas Morning News,
16 Mar. 2026
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Black rain forms when soot and chemicals combine with water; microscopic particles can lodge in lungs and bloodstream, raising risks of heart and breathing problems.—
Tammy Webber,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Mar. 2026
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There have been no signs of anti-government protests since the war began, as many Iranians are sheltering from the American and Israeli strikes.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
18 Mar. 2026
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Feral cat colonies would not be allowed inside residences, but must be sheltered in a garage, shed or basement during extreme weather.—
Olivia Stevens,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Mar. 2026
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Allow the cake to cool for 15 minutes in the pan, then turn it out onto a wire rack to cool to room temp.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 Mar. 2026
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Head to room one to experience the vibrating dance floor.—
Zoey Goto,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Mar. 2026
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The ShieldPlatinum increases coverage limits and adds microwaves, ceiling fans, icemakers and roof leak repairs.—
Kelsey Neubauer,Liz Knueven,
CNBC,
11 Mar. 2026
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Gutter downspouts or roof runoff from clogged gutters can quickly create a soggy spot that will last for days.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
7 Mar. 2026
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You are instructed to load the magazine into the pistol, rack the slide and show the instructor that a round is chambered.—
Stephanie Ogilvie,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Jan. 2026
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The Department of Homeland Security later released a photograph of the weapon, which officials familiar with the evidence said appears to be a custom Sig Sauer P320 chambered in 9mm.—
Sarah N. Lynch,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Billet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/billet. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.
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