The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
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Blazes are common in Congolese cities, which largely lack firefighting equipment, and are often caused by a lack of spacing between buildings and illegal connections to the power grid, specialists say.
From Barron's ● Sep. 12, 2026
Directors historically "never have enough money for security" or prefer to spend it on the next exhibition, and museums are often housed in old buildings that are difficult to protect, he adds.
From BBC ● Sep. 12, 2026
The redevelopment of Camp Schwab includes new buildings and lengthening the runway, an engineering challenge that requires plunging thousands of pylons and tons of landfill into the soft seabed at Oura Bay.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 11, 2026
Randy Johnson, a developer called as an expert witness in the second lawsuit, advised Carter that many historic buildings on campus are not worth saving.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 11, 2026
The downtown mercantile district has covered walkways that link streets and buildings, providing shade and protection from rain.
From "At Last She Stood" by Erin Entrada Kelly
