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properties

noun

plural of property

as in plots

a small piece of land that is developed or available for development bought a secluded property in the mountains

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something that sets apart an individual from others of the same kind the ability to be magnetized is a common property of metals

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Recent Examples of properties Not every backyard can accommodate the 60-foot by 30-foot footprint these courts require, and his residential courts tend to be in communities where larger properties are the norm — like Hillsborough, Atherton, Woodside and Saratoga. — Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 5 July 2026 Several common herbs have mosquito-repelling properties due to their fragrant essential oils. — Alexandra Jones, The Spruce, 5 July 2026 Louis is not Charles's eldest child; however, primogeniture states that properties are passed down through the eldest male heirs, and Louis's older siblings are all women. — Christopher Luu, InStyle, 5 July 2026 Whether the impetus is to satisfy a desire for seclusion or to achieve the investment benefits that development allows, these three properties, triangulated across the globe, open up new frontiers and ways of living. — Nielsen Dinwoodie, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026 An appraiser will look at 10 residential and 10 commercial properties throughout the city. — Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 4 July 2026 But in addition to larger hotel groups like the Four Seasons and 1 Hotels, individual properties also sell exclusive products online. — Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 3 July 2026 The material allows for a sexy peek-a-boo effect, revealing the foot thanks to its sheer properties. — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 24 June 2026 Right now, these properties are not being resold or mortgaged. — Chris Hoffman, CBS News, 24 June 2026

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Angelus’s soils are principally clay-limestone, while Carillon’s plots vary between clay, sand and limestone.

— Lewis Chester, Robb Report, 11 July 2026
Each of the films in the franchise features Leatherface, although their plots vary.

— Jordana Rosenfeld, Encyclopedia Britannica, 10 July 2026

Definition of plots

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The growth in private credit AUM has attracted capital from a broader range of investors who may not fully appreciate the distinctive risk characteristics of the asset class.

— Jason Kirsch, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
Doubling Atlanta for Savannah was the primary challenge for production designer Jamie Walker McCall, who quickly realized the two cities were very different in their physical characteristics.

— Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 10 July 2026

Definition of characteristics

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Nominations are open for Arkansas census tracts to be nominated for Opportunity Zone status as a way to spur private investment in rural communities.

— Dylan Sherman, Arkansas Online, 2 July 2026
Additionally, first-time homebuyers in some census tracts can get up to $8,000 with the Flagstar Power-Up program.

— Kelsey Neubauer, CNBC, 2 July 2026

Definition of tracts

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But his centre-forward qualities extend beyond pure physical strength, with Merino possessing genuine striker instincts, movement and anticipation.

— Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 11 July 2026
Schools may soon be the only institution capable of developing these qualities consistently and at scale.

— Dan Fitzpatrick, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026

Definition of qualities

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The concept would probably face opposition from Altadenans who have rallied by the hundreds to oppose building permits for multiple homes on individual parcels.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026
Rats are burrowing into aid parcels, forcing people to throw away scarce rice or flour supplies.

— Sana Noor Haq, CNN Money, 5 July 2026

Definition of parcels

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But horns are actually important safety features and, when used properly, can also help keep traffic moving.

— Doug Turnbull, AJC.com, 12 July 2026
Hackman Capital’s plan to recoup its investment included continuing to operate Television City as a studio for rent while adding new revenue-generating features.

— Roger Vincent, Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2026

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