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stables

  • plural
    of stable.
    stable
    noun
    a building for the lodging and feeding of horses, cattle, etc.
  • present tense form
    of stable (3rd person singular).
    stable
    noun
    a building for the lodging and feeding of horses, cattle, etc.

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After giving birth to two children, Nissim in 1892 and Beatrice in 1894, Irène left her husband for Charles Sampieri, who ran the family’s stables.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 23, 2026

Spending time with Juni and a cast of new friends at the stables was physically and emotionally therapeutic for Hanawalt, particularly as new issues began to sneak up on her.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 21, 2026

Over the years, he added horse stables and a lavish guesthouse.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 21, 2026

If anything, they’re underworked, said Cornelius “Neil” Byrne, who has worked in the industry for 60 years and owns the stables on West 37th Street.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 3, 2026

Old Timothy checked the stables, but no horses were missing.

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood