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as in mansion
a large impressive residence
the estates of multimillionaires line the shores of this ocean resort
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as in health
a state of being or fitness
the mayor pronounced the city's schools to be in their best estate ever
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as in class
one of the segments of society into which people are grouped
the passionate belief that a society is judged by how well it treats and cares for those in the lowest estate
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Recent Examples of estate
Dodging $8 Billion in Taxes: Jensen Huang, the chief executive of Nvidia and one of the world’s richest men, has taken advantage of popular loopholes in the federal estate and gift taxes.
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John Liu, New York Times, 29 Dec. 2024
According to royal biographer Ingrid Seward, the couple made the choice to stay home after declining an invitation to celebrate Christmas at Althorp House, the Northampton, U.K., estate owned by the late Princess Diana's younger brother, Charles, Earl Spencer.
—Ashley Hume, Fox News, 29 Dec. 2024
The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills alum, 63, opened up about living alone now that her three adult children are out of the house in an exclusive chat with PEOPLE at her holiday party at her estate in Beverly Hills, Calif.
—Toria Sheffield, People.com, 29 Dec. 2024
Essentially, Wilson was distrustful of Hollywood (relayed in his essay for Spin magazine), so Wilson’s estate gave Denzel Washington supervision over the film adaptation of the entire cycle.
—Armond White, National Review, 27 Dec. 2024
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John Liu, New York Times, 29 Dec. 2024
According to royal biographer Ingrid Seward, the couple made the choice to stay home after declining an invitation to celebrate Christmas at Althorp House, the Northampton, U.K., estate owned by the late Princess Diana's younger brother, Charles, Earl Spencer.
—Ashley Hume, Fox News, 29 Dec. 2024
The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills alum, 63, opened up about living alone now that her three adult children are out of the house in an exclusive chat with PEOPLE at her holiday party at her estate in Beverly Hills, Calif.
—Toria Sheffield, People.com, 29 Dec. 2024
Essentially, Wilson was distrustful of Hollywood (relayed in his essay for Spin magazine), so Wilson’s estate gave Denzel Washington supervision over the film adaptation of the entire cycle.
—Armond White, National Review, 27 Dec. 2024
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Housed in a grand Southern mansion, you’ll be wowed by the restaurant’s exterior and continue to be awed by the rich ruby and gold interiors.Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 31 Dec. 2024
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The two spoke about his extensive journey from peanut farmer to submariner; from the Governor’s mansion to the White House, and back home to Plains.Sally Susman, TIME, 29 Dec. 2024
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Nearly 4 million Americans are allergic to tree nuts, according to Food Allergy Research & Education, a health advocacy group.Kate Gibson, CBS News, 30 Dec. 2024
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Their father said they were born one month premature and spent just a day in the nursery at the hospital, which like other Gaza health centers is overwhelmed and only partially functioning.Compiled byDemocrat-Gazette stafffrom wire reports, arkansasonline.com, 30 Dec. 2024
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Bowl Moments Mostly from the Pop-Tarts Bowl The Pop-Tarts Bowl is tops in class.Jayna Bardahl, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
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Keep reading for nine tips on getting your child excited for class after winter break.Holly Garcia, Parents, 31 Dec. 2024
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His upbringing on a peanut farm instilled in him a strong work ethic and a deep sense of values that shaped his presidency and his life beyond.Melissa Noel, Essence, 30 Dec. 2024
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The family was prosperous and had an automobile and a party line telephone, but the rest of his early life on a farm outside of town was primitive by today’s standards.Jonathan Alter, TIME, 29 Dec. 2024
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There, a young real-estate agent named Thomas Hutter (played by Nicholas Hoult) is dispatched by his boss, Herr Knock (Simon McBurney), to a castle in Transylvania, to conclude the sale of a decrepit manor in Wisburg to the mysterious, reclusive Count Orlok.Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
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The name feels supremely fitting for the location, a colorful Caribbean manor on a hilltop where guests can dine on a breezy patio overlooking the bay.Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 4 Dec. 2024
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At worst, avoiding proper medical care in favor of an over-the-counter (OTC) probiotic could cause a digestive condition to become more severe.Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 1 Jan. 2025
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In addition, anemia (a condition where the body does not produce enough red blood cells) is a relatively common condition in pregnancy, and iron supplementation can help increase blood volume to prevent it.Omer Awan, Forbes, 1 Jan. 2025
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Post-strikes, the major studios and streamers have returned to Canada to shoot their film and TV originals, but have yet to reach pre-Los Angeles labor action levels in terms of overall expenditures.Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Dec. 2024
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On Wednesday, House Republican leaders faced an immediate revolt over a continuing resolution that expanded current levels of government funding until March 14 and included an additional $110.4 billion in spending.Brady Knox, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 19 Dec. 2024
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The Pioneer Woman blogger, 55, shared a series of photos on her Instagram Stories on Friday, Dec. 27, which showed her kids bonding with their pets while at their Pawhuska, Ok., ranch.Latoya Gayle, People.com, 28 Dec. 2024
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Wight’s ranch borders Lake Boehmer and is home to more than 200 orphan wells -- many of which are leaking.Evan Simon, ABC News, 19 Dec. 2024
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“Estate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/estate. Accessed 5 Jan. 2025.
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