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He also managed a visit to see his gran, as well as welcoming a houseful of well-wishing visitors.
From BBC • Oct. 10, 2024
Admittedly, a houseful of teenagers piloting their own lives sounds risky, even with staff on site, and choosing the right kids for this program will be key to its success.
From Seattle Times • Dec. 14, 2023
When Lizzie Nealon moved into her Georgetown townhouse in April, relatives across Northern Virginia offered her a houseful of furnishings, as long as she could pick them up.
From Washington Post • Aug. 2, 2022
While Odysseus' wife is being badgered by a houseful of uncouth suitors eager to take her husband's place and wealth, the titular hero is trapped on the island of the goddess Calypso.
From Salon • Jun. 11, 2022
“The only man in a houseful of women. They won’t let me into the bathroom in the morning to shave.”
From "Cat's Eye" by Margaret Atwood
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