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ranch

noun

ˈranch

Definition of ranch

as in farm

a piece of land and its buildings used to grow crops or raise livestock lives on a cattle ranch in Texas that's as big as the whole state of Rhode Island

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Recent Examples of ranch The ranch was in rough shape when the Steels acquired it, McDavid says. — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 24 Aug. 2026 Her references seem specific to Macon, the Marlboro Man who lives in a ranch-style fortress. — Ben Travers, IndieWire, 23 Aug. 2026 The tender meat is flavored with ranch powder, gravy mix, and pepperoncini peppers. — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Aug. 2026 One thing the film cannot be faulted for is its picture-perfect evocation of the ranch and split-level houses whose low rooflines remain an ideal visual signifier of the time. — Peter Tonguette, The Washington Examiner, 22 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for ranch

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farm

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An analysis by The Rockefeller Foundation estimates that locally sourced NY FAM programs would drive nearly $30 million to local farms each year, improving the bottom line of around 630 small- or midsize farms.

— Marian Flaxman, New York Daily News, 23 Aug. 2026
Yuba-Sutter grower Rob Bains has a land development and custom farm work business and is shouldering hundreds of thousands of dollars in costs for former Del Monte farmers until they get paid through the tree pull program.

— Lizzie Kane, Sacbee.com, 23 Aug. 2026

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