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gated community

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noun

  • gated communities
    plural
  1. a group of houses or apartment buildings protected by gates, walls, or other security measures.


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The seven-bedroom, 13-bathroom property spans more than 14,000 square feet and is located in the ultralavish gated community of North Beverly Park.

From MarketWatch Aug. 19, 2026

The gated community is made up of more than 100 two-story homes, each with two to three bedrooms and an average price ranging from $500,000 to $610,000, according to property records.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 20, 2026

I know a recently widowed 85-year-old who liked living in a gated community in South Florida for residents 55 and up.

From MarketWatch Jul. 12, 2026

One resident also told the newsrooms that they spotted Paxton in the gated community.

From Salon Jul. 7, 2026

This gated community has become a high-end morgue.

From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman

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