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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rack-rent
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The Avalanche forward wouldn’t say which current Golden Knights player is renting his residence in Las Vegas, but good luck finding a juicier subplot in this Western Conference Final than Roy’s full-circle trajectory over the past 11 months.—
Nate Peterson,
Denver Post,
19 May 2026 -
Edible Ideas also rents wedding venues such as Belle Manor near Burleson and Classic Oaks near Mansfield.—
Bud Kennedy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
19 May 2026
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But in hiring the three-time Stanley Cup winner, the Ducks earned credibility in terms of coaching acumen and became an attraction for players.—
Eric Stephens,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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Stefanie Markman joined the division as head of business & legal affairs, while Alix Teppel has come on board as head of marketing & partnerships, and KC Warnke was hired as head of physical production.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
14 May 2026
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The California Military Academy spent a spectacular few of its early years, circa 1906, on the water at Santa Monica, leasing out the rambling Victorian pile that had once been the Arcadia Hotel.—
Patt Morrison,
Los Angeles Times,
22 May 2026
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The consecrated land is leased in perpetuity to the British Royal Navy, who participate in an annual ceremony to commemorate the lives lost.—
Caroline Eubanks,
Travel + Leisure,
22 May 2026
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Nowhere demonstrates the advantages of chartering more clearly than the French Riviera.—
Rachel Ingram,
Robb Report,
16 May 2026
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In another exclusive touch, Lady B can be chartered in tandem with the 82-foot Doc Z, a Viking support yacht that expands the guest list to 17—and adds a spot of sportfishing to the agenda.—
Dea Jusufi,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2026
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“Rack-rent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rack-rent. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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