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Recent Examples of slumlord
For New Yorkers like my mother who call public housing home, Trump left them behind — like a slumlord abandoning his tenants.
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Ritchie Torres, New York Daily News, 21 May 2024
The tenants accused Aslanian of being a slumlord, harrassing and threatening them in his attempts to empty the apartments.
World & Nation
This tiny apartment costs $7 a month.
—Salvador Hernandez, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2024
Whitney, the daughter of slumlords, sees herself as a different breed of real-estate entrepreneur.
—Naomi Fry, The New Yorker, 12 Jan. 2024
Whitney first went into the HGTV show with two goals: to make a killing in local real estate, and to publicly establish a do-gooder identity that’s in sharp contrast to the reputation of her slumlord parents.
—Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 5 Jan. 2024
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Ritchie Torres, New York Daily News, 21 May 2024
The tenants accused Aslanian of being a slumlord, harrassing and threatening them in his attempts to empty the apartments.
World & Nation
This tiny apartment costs $7 a month.
—Salvador Hernandez, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2024
Whitney, the daughter of slumlords, sees herself as a different breed of real-estate entrepreneur.
—Naomi Fry, The New Yorker, 12 Jan. 2024
Whitney first went into the HGTV show with two goals: to make a killing in local real estate, and to publicly establish a do-gooder identity that’s in sharp contrast to the reputation of her slumlord parents.
—Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 5 Jan. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for slumlord
Noun
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Terms reached between the tenant union and the landlord are subject to be renegotiated at the end of the renewal period, according to the KC Tenant news release.—
Noelle Alviz-Gransee,
Kansas City Star,
4 June 2025
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Within days, a case manager reached out to the landlord to stop the eviction process.—
Troy Aidan Sambajon,
Christian Science Monitor,
30 May 2025
Noun
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During this week’s debate, several lawmakers read letters from their constituents complaining about the costs of their electric bills.—
John Moritz,
Hartford Courant,
4 June 2025
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The Kangaroos Are Not Shoes campaigner referenced reporting by the Financial Times before receiving confirmation a letter from Mizuno on the athleticwear brand’s gradual exit from the controversial trade’s supply chain.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
4 June 2025
Noun
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Using off-lease cars is a big win, as nobody cares if a taxi is 3 years old, and so some lessor eats 40% or more of the depreciation on the vehicle.—
Brad Templeton,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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Citi upgrades Air Lease to buy from neutral Citi said the air craft lessor is well positioned.—
Michael Bloom,
CNBC,
20 May 2025
Noun
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The federal program was meant to provide housing stability for renters during the COVID-19 pandemic, per the Treasury Department’s website.—
Molly Morrow,
Chicago Tribune,
4 June 2025
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Plug-in pendant lights are often more affordable options and are a sound choice for renters or indecisive design lovers who may not want to commit to hardwiring fixtures.—
Maria Conti,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 June 2025
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Rozwadowski said the county will be reaching out to landowners to discuss the situation.—
Steve Sadin,
Chicago Tribune,
22 May 2025
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The law also includes a judicial process that gives landowners an opportunity to challenge seizures.—
Zolan Kanno-Youngs,
New York Times,
16 May 2025
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“Slumlord.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slumlord. Accessed 13 Jun. 2025.
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