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Definition of lotsnext
plural of lot
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as in properties
a small piece of land that is developed or available for development the softball team often plays in the vacant lot down at the end of the street

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as in tons
a considerable amount you'll need to do a lot of studying for the test you sure bought a lot of clothing

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verb

present tense third-person singular of lot

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Recent Examples of lots
Noun
Indeed, the new tree ordinance includes tree replanting requirements that emphasize native species, along with minimum tree density requirements for plantings on single-family lots. Drew Kann, AJC.com, 10 Aug. 2026 Of the 102 barrels on auction, Cabernet Sauvignon took the lion’s share, with 67 offerings in the mix, followed by Cabernet Franc, which was represented in nine lots. Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 9 Aug. 2026 Since installing Flock cameras in an Ohio parks district, the rate of thefts from vehicles parked in its lots has plummeted approximately 80% since 2024, a parks spokeswoman said. N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA Today, 8 Aug. 2026 Tailgating is its own tradition on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, when Keeneland opens The Hill, an official tailgate lot with tellers and a jumbo screen, alongside paved lots where groups can reserve space in advance. Jill Barth, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026 How can a city where homes are in such short supply and financially out of reach for so many have more than 20,000 lots that are zoned for housing but remain vacant? Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 7 Aug. 2026 The warning anticipated flooding in roads, parks and lots with isolated road impacts. Caelyn Pender, Mercury News, 7 Aug. 2026 The informal pitches scratched out on the continent’s street corners and open lots have long produced some of world soccer’s best male players. Ryan Lenora Brown, Christian Science Monitor, 6 Aug. 2026 That would push the number of spaces operated by Bradley from its current 7,900 to nearly 9,500, spread across a garage and surface lots. Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 3 Aug. 2026
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  • Scandium is considered a highly strategic rare earth element because of its unique properties.
    Sam Meredith, CNBC, 10 Aug. 2026
  • At home, Indian authorities moved aggressively, seizing his properties and luxury assets, from high-end cars to jewelry and artworks.
    Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 9 Aug. 2026
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  • In the first half of this year, police reported seizing 80 tons of drugs, while in 2025 authorities confiscated nearly 215 tons, primarily cocaine.
    CNN Money, CNN Money, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele offered to send two planes loaded with 100 tons of aid.
    CBS News, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026
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  • Insider tip Follow the paths through the lavender fields at sunset, when the bees begin to settle and the fields catch the last of the ethereal light.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Platsdarm’s volunteers go into fields and forests, among ruins and across territory, where the ground is often mined.
    ABC News, ABC News, 8 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Scattered throughout are 17 suites unfolding across the hillside in clusters of ancient stone farmhouses.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Not all of these clusters have been linked to the same source, however.
    Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 8 Aug. 2026
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  • Meanwhile, Mirren wants to store her fest statue, which keeps mysteriously appearing next to an Oscar statuette, in its box in a different take on Karlovy Vary winners’ and trophies’ destinies.
    Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 27 June 2026
  • Drawn into a love story with a familiar collaborator as her path intersects with women of different ages and cultural backgrounds, all fighting to take control of their own destinies, Maxine finds herself on a journey of self-discovery that forces her to confront the choices shaping her life.
    Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 26 June 2026
Noun
  • The second attempt in March 2021 succeeded, with images showing crowds that had gathered to witness the launch.
    Sylvie Zhuang, CNN Money, 11 Aug. 2026
  • From electric live performances and iconic stage sets to crowds dancing under fog, these images highlight the vibrant spirit of the weekend.
    Ray Chavez, Mercury News, 11 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Brazilians lead the way in seven different age groups, from Philippe Coutinho at 16 all the way to Neymar aged 31.
    Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026
  • These groups that are coming here are coming for one reason, and that is to provoke a reaction and generate attention.
    Heath Kalb, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • When a team allots minutes to so many young players simultaneously, lapses in concentration and on-court mistakes are bound to happen.
    Josh Robbins, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026

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