housing scheme
Britishnoun
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a local-authority housing plan
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the houses built according to such a plan; housing estate
Example Sentences
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They were built as the second phase of a housing scheme, after 20 holiday homes were initially constructed and sold "very quickly".
From BBC ● Jun. 28, 2026
A row over the speed of balls being hit by cricket batsmen could delay a major housing scheme.
From BBC ● Nov. 12, 2024
He jumped at the chance to apply for a rental flat in an affordable housing scheme - a so-called London Living Rent property aimed at people who want to save long-term for a deposit.
From BBC ● Jul. 31, 2023
Rome initially reported that the student housing scheme was on schedule, but Brussels rejected that assertion.
From Reuters ● Jul. 20, 2023
We have felt all along that there was some catch about Dr. Addison's housing scheme.
From Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 159, December 8, 1920 by Seaman, Owen, Sir
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