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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That plan earned all the necessary approvals from Boise, and in February 2025 State Spokane was granted a demolition permit to clear the lot for construction. Mark Dee july 16, Idaho Statesman, 16 July 2026 Parking $10 in the lot (limited spots); or free along Topanga Canyon Boulevard. Holly Andres, Daily News, 16 July 2026 Despite eliciting bids up to $650,000, the lot failed to reach its reserve and was passed. Robert Pearlman, ArsTechnica, 15 July 2026 In May, the Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority, a public agency that manages 75,000 acres, imposed a new $7 fee for two hours of parking, with a maximum limit of four hours on the lot. Assistant Editor, Los Angeles Times, 15 July 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 20 Jul. 2026.

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