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mid-rise
mid-rise


adjective 
Definition:
 
moderately high: relating to or consisting of buildings that are of moderate height, about five to ten stories


noun  (plural mid-ris·es)
Definition:
 
moderately high building: a building of moderate height, about five to ten stories
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