as in position
an assignment at which one regularly works for pay
found a billet at one of the leading brokerage houses in New York
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as in to house
to provide with living quarters or shelter
every colonial household was expected to billet a British soldier
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Recent Examples of billet
Michael Harley, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
Only the inner steering wheel horn hoop looked like a replacement part, finished in a billet aluminum.
—Michael Teo Van Runkle, Forbes, 25 Oct. 2024
James Powel, USA TODAY, 27 Oct. 2024
The mercenaries billeted there scrawled graffiti across the frescoes.
—Nick Bowlin, Harper's Magazine, 30 Mar. 2024
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Noun
Brushed billet aluminum—a nice bright contrast—is used for the door handles, levers, and locks.
—Michael Harley, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
Only the inner steering wheel horn hoop looked like a replacement part, finished in a billet aluminum.
—Michael Teo Van Runkle, Forbes, 25 Oct. 2024
Verb
He was evacuated to the countryside and the family that he was billeted with was a tailoring family.
—James Powel, USA TODAY, 27 Oct. 2024
The mercenaries billeted there scrawled graffiti across the frescoes.
—Nick Bowlin, Harper's Magazine, 30 Mar. 2024
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Verb
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Zheng was ordered held without bail by a judge, but the Department of Correction would not say where he is being housed.—
Ellen Moynihan,
New York Daily News,
26 Jan. 2025
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Mary is the director at the hospital where the Holmes Clinic is housed, and Chestnut and Aytes have fantastic chemistry despite their characters’ differing patient care tactics.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
26 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Each train is designed to accommodate over 400 passengers and will operate at speeds reaching up to 350 kilometers per hour (217 mph).—
Jonathan Granoff,
Newsweek,
29 Jan. 2025
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Inside, the open floor plan is perfect for family gatherings, with spacious living areas that easily accommodate both intimate get-togethers and lively celebrations.—
Cece Lesesne,
Southern Living,
29 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Visitors can camp in the desert with glamping tents some of the most popular.—
Ramsey Qubein,
Forbes,
19 Jan. 2025
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Advertisement Kristin Hannah on her new bestseller (Kevin Lynch Inc.) Kristin Hannah’s novels have a way of making bestseller lists and camping out there for a while.—
Chris Vognar,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Jan. 2025
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There are all-inclusive family resorts across the U.S. where lodging, meals, and activities are rolled into a single price, no passport required.—
Beth Luberecki,
USA TODAY,
28 Jan. 2025
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However, his truck's front end appeared lodged in dirt, making the rescue difficult.—
Anthony Trotter,
ABC News,
28 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Leaders are asking everyone to shelter at home Wednesday and stay off the roads until the ice melts.—
Carlie Kollath Wells,
Axios,
22 Jan. 2025
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The family qualified for this program, but unfortunately, there are more people in need than homes to shelter them, officials agree.—
Denise Crosby,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Jan. 2025
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At the academy, Leonard roomed with Will Howard, the starting quarterback at Kansas State who, like Leonard, shared a similar backstory.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC News,
20 Jan. 2025
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Daisy also doesn’t want to split up the junior stews, so somehow the best solution is for Daisy and Gary to room together.—
Emma Soren,
Vulture,
3 Dec. 2024
Verb
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On a 2-on-1 entry into the offensive zone, McDavid nimbly handled the kick around the sliding defenseman and then fired a sharp-angle shot from tight and roofed it.—
Ryan Canfield,
Fox News,
16 Jan. 2025
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Since 1982, Rezendes and his helpers have built elaborate sets in his front yard and roof for the holidays.—
Susan Young,
People.com,
5 Dec. 2024
Verb
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The Station Six, chambered in either 9 mm or .45-caliber, derives its name from Britain's WWII-era Station IX, a weapons research and development division that created the Welrod.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
Newsweek,
6 Dec. 2024
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The victim then heard the click of a gun being chambered, the complaint said.—
Angie DiMichele,
Sun Sentinel,
21 Aug. 2024
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“Billet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/billet. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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