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as in campsite
a place where a group of people live for a short time in tents or cabins
the war forced people to flee their homes and to live in crowded camps along the border
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as in to house
to provide with living quarters or shelter
some out-of-town delegates to the convention were camped in university dorms
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Recent Examples of camp
Sandra MacGregor, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
In February 2022, his caseworker presented a different option: an ice fishing tent at a safe camp run by a nonprofit.
—Anjeanette Damon, ProPublica, 4 Nov. 2024
Sarah Nelson, The Indianapolis Star, 28 Oct. 2024
Originally, doorbusters were in-store, exclusive, eye-wateringly good deals that often required shoppers to arrive early—and sometimes camp out for hours or days—to score them.
—Louryn Strampe, WIRED, 1 Nov. 2024
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Noun
The journey is lead by a local Samburu guide who will show participants how to follow the tracks of African iconic animals like kudu or zebra and will set up camp under starry skies As part of the experience, guests will meet with a Samburu tribe and learn about their daily rituals.
—Sandra MacGregor, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
In February 2022, his caseworker presented a different option: an ice fishing tent at a safe camp run by a nonprofit.
—Anjeanette Damon, ProPublica, 4 Nov. 2024
Verb
People have been camping out overnight to try and get seats for the trial that has gained international attention.
—Sarah Nelson, The Indianapolis Star, 28 Oct. 2024
Originally, doorbusters were in-store, exclusive, eye-wateringly good deals that often required shoppers to arrive early—and sometimes camp out for hours or days—to score them.
—Louryn Strampe, WIRED, 1 Nov. 2024
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The sheriff's office previously said an ax, a Yeti cooler, a shotgun and a revolver were missing from the campsite.Phil Helsel, NBC News, 1 Nov. 2024
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This week’s flash floods are also Spain’s deadliest natural tragedy in living memory, surpassing the flood that swept away a campsite along the Gallego River in Biescas, in the northwest, killing 87 people in August 1996.Teresa Medrano, The Christian Science Monitor, 1 Nov. 2024
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The park also operates several warming huts, which feature restrooms and may even have light snacks.Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 31 Oct. 2024
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There’s a million ways to fill time, including paddleboards, kayaks, direct beach access, a tiki hut, and a pool table.Kristi Kellogg, Architectural Digest, 21 Oct. 2024
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The 71-acre Napa County estate includes a tennis court, casita, two rentable two-bedroom cottages, and an infinity pool overlooking the 15.39-acre cabernet sauvignon vineyard.The Week Staff, theweek, 12 Nov. 2024
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Two structures are situated on the nearly 32-acre estate: a five-bedroom, nine-bathroom English country-style main house dating back to 1938 and a three-bedroom, two-bathroom guest cottage.Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 4 Nov. 2024
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The pond, which is 100 years old, wasn’t designed to house koi fish and has begun to deteriorate with time.Isha Trivedi, The Mercury News, 5 Nov. 2024
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The futuristic-looking complex will house MGM, Bellagio and Aria resorts and in the middle of it all will be a smaller version of the iconic sphere in Las Vegas.Caroline Reid, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Plus, Thandiwe Newton is giving the campy performance of her life as the ambitious Dame Vaako, and her attitude (and reptilian-looking gowns) really help sell the film’s goth spin on sci-fi and fantasy.Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 21 Aug. 2024
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While modern-day Halloween is filled with campy creepiness, that wasn’t always the case.Christina Pérez, Vogue, 13 Oct. 2024
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Tiger Adventure Vehicles View 17 Images As ferocious and unstoppable as its namesake, the all-new Panthera overland motorhome is designed to push the boundaries of RVing well beyond glamping resorts and National Park campgrounds.New Atlas, New Atlas, 2 Nov. 2024
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That said, travelers who go to Yellowstone in the winter should note that many facilities do close, including stores, restaurants, and campgrounds.Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 31 Oct. 2024
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Singapore said the fresh first- and business-class seats will have new in-flight entertainment but the carrier didn’t disclose many details about the new cabins.Leslie Josephs, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2024
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Purple lights swirled from the speaker covers and lighted the footwells; purple light filled the cabin via a single light bar across the dashboard and lights on the door panels.Scotty Reiss, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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Catherine and Stephen are playing things out together, from her first message left on his answering machine to her open-handed message lodged on his left cheek.Ben Travers, IndieWire, 1 Nov. 2024
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Hispanic woman, 19, shot in upper back, lodged in the cheek 9.Paradise Afshar, CNN, 1 Nov. 2024
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“Camp.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/camp. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
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