Recent Examples on the WebBut Republican lawmakers and industry representatives blasted the move as a backdoor way to exclude mining, energy development and agriculture from government acreage that’s often cheap to lease.—Matthew Brown, Fortune, 19 Apr. 2024 California almond acreage rose to 1.38 million last year from 418,000 in 1995.—Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 18 Apr. 2024 But Republican lawmakers and industry representatives blasted the move as a backdoor way to exclude mining, energy development and agriculture from government acreage that's often cheap to lease.—Matthew Brown, Quartz, 18 Apr. 2024 Kashi has made a focused effort to improve their cereal products by reining in sugar content and supporting farmers who are transitioning their acreage to organic.—Jessie Shafer, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Apr. 2024 After visiting to scope out the site, Mast’s staff proposed to replant the whole acreage, free, and even pay Mr. Harland a bit at the end.—Lydia Depillis, New York Times, 4 Apr. 2024 The park has not disclosed its plans for this new acreage.—USA TODAY, 29 Mar. 2024 Phyllis Boyd, director of Indy’s Parks and Recreation, said any plans are still in an initial feasibility study and anything built within the acreage would need to share space other city infrastructure.—Karl Schneider, The Indianapolis Star, 20 Mar. 2024 Across the wooded acreage are expanses of rolling lawns, two ponds fed by a natural creek with waterfalls, several fire pits, and extensive decking positioned to bask in the majestic surroundings.—Mark David, Robb Report, 26 Mar. 2024
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