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Luisa Di Benedetto, 56, a cashier, said a studio would be too small for her and her husband, who rent two bedrooms in someone’s Yountville home for $1,700 a month.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026
What made her happiest was to be held in someone’s arms.
From Salon • Mar. 24, 2026
You’re celebrating an incredible moment in someone’s life.
From MarketWatch • Jan. 29, 2026
This is because the amount of ultra-processed foods in someone's diet is also linked to their overall diet, exercise levels, wider lifestyle and wealth, which can all also affect health.
From BBC • Apr. 28, 2025
Another example: You’re a guest in someone’s house.
From "Americanized" by Sara Saedi
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