housing development
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of housing development
First recorded in 1950–55
Example Sentences
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She talked to AFP from Winchester, near Southampton, where she was filming a new housing development.
From Barron's ● Aug. 12, 2026
Power over housing development that was long in the hands of city halls has gradually shifted toward the state capitol, rattling some locals.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 3, 2026
A new state law that allows denser housing development near major transit stops goes into effect in July, opening the door to construction of more than 1 million new units in California’s urban centers.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 9, 2026
An archaeological dig at a new housing development has provided a "remarkable window into life in the area during the Roman period".
From BBC ● Jun. 9, 2026
One evening Farmer and I went to dinner at Pérez’s house, which was as large and well-furnished as a unit in a decent American housing development.
From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French
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