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flats

noun

plural of flat, chiefly British

as in apartments

a room or set of rooms in a private house or a block used as a separate dwelling place had to take on a third roommate in order to afford the bigger flat

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Recent Examples of flats There are waterproof Sorel boots for rainy-day exploring, classic Adidas sneakers for casual outfits, and plenty of polished options, from slingback flats and ballet flats to easy slip-on loafers. — Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 22 Oct. 2026 High-vamp flats, anywhere-but-the-bedroom slippers, and fashion sneakers are just a few of the season’s standout shoe trends—endorsed by both the runways (Conner Ives, Toteme, and Celine) and the street-style set. — Laura Jackson, Vogue, 20 Oct. 2026 The flats are made in Repetto’s workshops in France and are crafted from fine calfskin leather. — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 20 Oct. 2026 Ahead, find our favorite chocolate brown suede pieces for fall, including boots, flats, and several fun ways to accessorize. — Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 13 Oct. 2026 Among the most significant changes the report recommends are allowing four-flats as a default on residential lots instead of the current system, where most of the city only allows single-family homes. — A.d. Quig, Chicago Tribune, 13 Oct. 2026

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Hebron municipal officials said families had been displaced from nearly 500 apartments in Deir Bahha and surrounding neighborhoods.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 26 Oct. 2026
Outrage in Israel Hebron municipal officials said families had been displaced from nearly 500 apartments in Deir Bahha and surrounding neighborhoods.

— Melanie Lidman, Los Angeles Times, 25 Oct. 2026

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