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The facility had housed some 24,000 people, mostly Syrians but also Iraqis and more than 6,000 other foreigners of around 40 nationalities.

From Barron's • Feb. 22, 2026

Gul Plaza had housed some 1,200 shops, spread across multiple floors.

From BBC • Jan. 23, 2026

The Cambodian Information Ministry said Saturday that the buildings had housed hotels and casinos and weren’t being used for military purposes.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 14, 2025

The adobe-style home, built in 1925, had housed three generations of Melissa’s family.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 25, 2025

Once Casde Black had housed five thousand fighting men with all their horses and servants and weapons.

From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin