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Securing Accommodation Finding the perfect abode in the UAE can be a nuanced process, especially for newcomers.—Ravi Kotwani, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024 The five-bedroom abode sits by Audubon Park, where majestic live oaks sprawl out next to tennis courts and jogging paths.—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 26 Nov. 2024 The luxe abode reportedly featured top-of-the-line appliances in the kitchen and high-end furniture, with famous neighbors in the area including Liam Gallagher and Ricky Gervais.—Joyce Chen, Architectural Digest, 26 Nov. 2024 The latter features abodes equipped with a kitchenette, full bathroom and porch.—Perri Ormont Blumberg Fox News, Fox News, 24 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for abode
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Etymology
Middle English abade, abode, from bade, bode "stay, delay" (going back to Old English bād "expectation, period of waiting," probably going back to Germanic *baiđ-, noun derivative from the base of *bīđ- "wait, bide") crossed with abiden "to abide"
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