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RV Homelessness Is On The Rise In California, And 'Vanlords' Are Cashing In
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Richard VT posted on 2026/03/02Ever wondered about the rise of RV living in California and the people profiting from it? This video dives deep into the world of 'vanlords' and the affordable housing crisis, giving you a fascinating look at a complex social issue. You'll pick up advanced vocabulary related to housing and social dynamics, making it a great way to boost your knowledge and language skills!
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tough
US /tʌf/
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UK /tʌf/
- Adjective
- (Of food) difficult to chew or bite through
- Very difficult to do or deal with
- Noun
- A rough and aggressive person.
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US /pænˈdɛmɪk/
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UK /pæn'demɪk/
- Adjective
- (of a disease) existing in almost all of an area or in almost all of a group of people, animals, or plants
- Noun
- a pandemic disease
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US /tɚm/
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UK /tɜ:m/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Conditions applying to an agreement, contract
- Length of time something is expected to happen
- Transitive Verb
- To call; give a name to
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US /sɜ:rdʒ/
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UK /sɜ:dʒ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Sudden movement in one direction by many
- Sudden or unexpected increase in amount
- Intransitive Verb
- To move unexpectedly and quickly in one direction
- To rise to an unexpected height
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