the lot

noun

: all the things of a group
They sell tuxedos, business suits, casual wear …the lot.
This one's the best of the lot.

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The cash conversion cycle has lengthened, inventory turnover has slowed, and average days on the lot have crept higher. — Michael Khouw, CNBC, 9 Oct. 2026 Personnel, infrastructure, design, engineering, coffee machines—the lot. — Jason Barlow, Robb Report, 9 Oct. 2026 The estimate for the lot, to be auctioned off on November 10, is $12 million–$18 million. — Andy Battaglia, ARTnews.com, 9 Oct. 2026 Both in jeans and black blazers, Ellison and Kreiz fielded questions from the national press for nearly 30 minutes on the lot’s Stage 3. — Matt Donnelly, Variety, 7 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for the lot

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“The lot.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20lot. Accessed 12 Oct. 2026.

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