feedlots

noun

plural of feedlot
as in stockyards

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  1. ranches
  2. yards
Noun
  • The area is home to cattle ranches, and authorities said the fire is threatening more than 600 homes and 800 other structures.
    — John Hanna, Los Angeles Times, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Puerta del Lobo For years, the best places to stay in the Texas Hill Country were guest ranches or small inns near wineries.
    — Jim Dobson, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of ranches
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  • The Titans drove 95 yards on their opening possession with Ward completing two passes and Tennessee doing most of the work on the ground by controlling the line of scrimmage.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Back-to-back 3-and-out drives also didn’t help and Lake Mary only gained about 45 yards in the second half.
    — Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of yards
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