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to settle (in a place); to settle down
野良猫が庭に住み着いた。
A stray cat settled in the garden.
この町に住み着いて十年になる。
It's been ten years since I settled in this town.
古い倉庫にフクロウが住み着いている。
An owl has settled in the old warehouse.