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Discover LudwigThe phrase "as a residence" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to describe a place that serves the function of a home or living space.
Example: "The building was originally constructed as a residence for the city's mayor."
Alternatives: "in the capacity of a home" or "serving as a dwelling".
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The house served as a residence until the 1980s.
Kensington Palace continues to serve as a residence for British princes and princesses.
"It was clear that it had value beyond its value as a residence.
Over the years, it served first as a residence and later as newspaper and law offices.
In 1923 the Roman Catholic Church bought it as a residence for Galveston's bishop.
So there will only be home buyers, people who are buying it as a residence".
THE building was built as a residence for a family named Stokes, Mr. Baxter said.
After extensive renovations, the building reopened three years ago as a residence for the elderly.
In recent decades, the property has operated as a residence hotel.
In 1987, records show, the place was reincarnated as a residence.
The Blackwell farmhouse was used as a residence for some penitentiary administrators.
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