They carried on with the construction in the face of strong opposition from the residents.
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Residents
//ˈɹɛzədɪnts//
Synonyms for "residents" (140 found)
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medical practitionermedicomilitary attacheministerminister plenipotentiaryminister residentnationalnativenonmigratorynunciooccupantoccupierpaying guestphysicianphysician in ordinaryplenipotentiaryprivateregionalremainingrenterresidencerresident physicianresidentiaryresiderresidingroomersawbonessecretsecretary of legationsojournersquatterstayingsubjectivesublesseesubtenanttenanttenant at sufferancetenant for lifeunalienableunchallengeableunderlesseeunquestionablevice-consulvice-legate
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Sample sentences
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The residents were curious about other people's business.
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This new bus service will meet the residents' needs.
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The residents made complaints about the noise.
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