on the house

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What's now a massive investigation centered on the house that father and son shared started with Eugene Horsch's arrest during a traffic stop near Independence Mall in June. — Joe Holden, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026 One of the chapters looks at Boucheron’s personal history, including his family heritage in the textile industry that shaped his couture approach to jewelry, as well as his impact on the house both past and present. — Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2026 Her daughter, Lynn shared, owes just over $100,000 on the house — which is roughly the amount that Lynn has in her savings account. — Luke Chinman, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2026 That air of discontent is ramped up when Ray’s two sisters descend on the house for a brittle family reunion. — Guy Lodge, Variety, 31 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for on the house

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