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Origin of housemate
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They spend plenty of time visiting the “Real World: Boston” house where Duffy reconnects with his erstwhile housemate, Montana McGlynn, and next to none discussing Boston’s pivotal role in igniting the American Revolution.
From Salon ● Aug. 23, 2026
"Whether you're living with a partner, housemate, or family, your daily interactions -- from hugging, kissing and sharing food prep spaces -- may encourage the exchange of gut microbes," said Dr. Lee.
From Science Daily ● Apr. 13, 2026
Spencer also describes herself as a marathon runner and "housemate to four rescued greyhounds", with the dogs spotted campaigning with her in the constituency.
From BBC ● Feb. 27, 2026
At an estimated 19 years old, Larry has outlasted five prime ministers, upstaged visiting world leaders, and is currently living with his sixth housemate, Labour Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
From Barron's ● Feb. 15, 2026
Gorlitz enjoys it, but the youngest housemate laughs at him.
From "Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers" by Deborah Heiligman
“Ulysses” begins in the Martello tower in Sandycove, Dublin, where Gogarty and Joyce were briefly housemates.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 24, 2026
Couples and long-term housemates tend to have more alike gut microbiomes than unrelated individuals, even when their diets are not the same.
From Science Daily ● Apr. 13, 2026
Pris Liora, 40, who was looking for someone to rent the extra room in her Koreatown apartment, didn’t prepare any questions for potential housemates, saying she just wanted to do a vibe check.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 21, 2025
The rush to find housemates – and a place to live – for the next academic year has long been a source of worry for first-year students.
From BBC ● Nov. 15, 2025
There wasn’t much consistency in the life of an orphan—new housemates coming and going like waves on a shore—but Adoption Day parties were always the same.
From "A Tangle of Knots" by Lisa Graff
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