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people sth/somewhere by/with sb

phrasal verb with people
 
/ˈpiː.pl̩/
 
verb

Definition

If something or somewhere is peopled by/with a particular type of person, it is filled with them: Her novels are peopled with the rich and beautiful.Living or sleeping somewhere
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