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rent

[rent] / rɛnt /
NOUN
fee paid for use, service, or privilege
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Even if rent in San Francisco doesn’t exceed that in New York City, owning a car will significantly increase your monthly expenses.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 22, 2026

More young people in China are subscribing to the model, as cities pledge millions of dollars in funding and rent subsidies for such ventures, in alignment with Beijing's political goal of "technological self-reliance".

From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026

So on top of rent prices — which I’m finding are similar to or higher than in New York City — I’d also need to account for car expenses like insurance and gas.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 22, 2026

“She’d rent a bus, give us boxed lunches, and we’d visit maybe 10 studios.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 21, 2026

“If your niece is to stay with you, Mrs. Warne, I will have to raise your rent to fifteen dollars,” came a high-pitched voice from the other side of the door.

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan




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