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a small piece of land that is developed or available for development
had a number of small tracts for sale, but we couldn't afford to buy land and then build a house
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Recent Examples of tract
This means tens of thousands of patients will now be able to have next morning results on medical tests ranging from respiratory tests, urinary tract tests, stool samples, and much more.
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Olivia Evans, Louisville Courier Journal, 10 Sep. 2025
Major projects in cities like Mississauga and Vaughan are transforming large tracts of land into walkable neighborhoods that blend residential, commercial and recreational spaces.
—John Krpan, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
More than a decade in the making, the vaccine will protect koalas from the widespread disease that causes painful urinary tract infections, infertility, blindness and death.
—New Atlas, 9 Sep. 2025
Thomas Jefferson purchased Natural Bridge in 1774, reportedly paying King George III of England 20 shillings for the 157-acre tract of land.
—Lydia Mansel, Southern Living, 8 Sep. 2025
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Olivia Evans, Louisville Courier Journal, 10 Sep. 2025
Major projects in cities like Mississauga and Vaughan are transforming large tracts of land into walkable neighborhoods that blend residential, commercial and recreational spaces.
—John Krpan, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
More than a decade in the making, the vaccine will protect koalas from the widespread disease that causes painful urinary tract infections, infertility, blindness and death.
—New Atlas, 9 Sep. 2025
Thomas Jefferson purchased Natural Bridge in 1774, reportedly paying King George III of England 20 shillings for the 157-acre tract of land.
—Lydia Mansel, Southern Living, 8 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tract
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The attack was widely condemned in the Middle East and beyond as an act that could escalate tensions in a region already on edge.—
Jarrett Renshaw,
USA Today,
13 Sep. 2025
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Everything Jackman cooks is an invitation to see this region in its most delicious light.—
The Bon Appétit Staff,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
12 Sep. 2025
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The Cortège Out on the cricket fields at The Los Angeles Equestrian Center, an experiential open-air event is bringing together dance, sound, light, puppetry, costume, myth, and robotic canines.—
David Hochman,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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The emotions of that victory two years ago were apparent at the time — Sirianni was bombastic exiting the field after the emotional win — but there is no concept of revenge this time.—
Zach Berman,
New York Times,
13 Sep. 2025
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The bill will force cities in large counties in the state to allow projects on properties within one-half mile of certain transit stops, even on land that is not zoned for residential use, or face a fine for violating state law.—
Stephen Hobbs,
Sacbee.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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The Freedom Tower was closed in 2023 to begin the undertaking of the property, which is designated a National Historic Landmark.—
Michelle F. Solomon,
Miami Herald,
13 Sep. 2025
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By launch, their costs have pushed prices into no-man's land—too expensive for bargain hunters, not special enough for luxury buyers.—
Erhan Kaya,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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The bands partnered with the Indigenous Peoples of the Amazon to put on the show, in support of their fight to achieve climate justice and secure immediate recognition and protection for Indigenous lands.—
Jazz Monroe,
Pitchfork,
15 Sep. 2025
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Bolsonaro's presidency was marked by intense skepticism about the pandemic and vaccines and his embrace of informal mining and land-clearing for cattle grazing, pushing deforestation rates in the Amazon rainforest to record highs.—
Ricardo Brito,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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The forest floor has seen some burning, and much clearing of vegetation and debris by firefighters, who have been aware for a week that the Garnet Fire could threaten the grove, Zwierzchowski said.—
Ethan Baron,
Mercury News,
10 Sep. 2025
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One of the pleasures of Ruíz de Azua’s work, in film and TV, is its capacity to generate questions, as the plot builds and on a psychological and social level.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
9 Sep. 2025
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The plot sees the climbing group left reeling after a tragic accident on a mountaineering expedition.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
9 Sep. 2025
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Inspired by the Japanese treat both in formula and texture, the Iota Supermochi Body Exfoliator+ contains soothing sweet rice water and exfoliating red bean extract—alongside ingredients like lactic acid, sea salt, and urea—to gently resurface your skin from the neck down.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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Winter Wools Nothing feels sharper or warmer than a funnel-neck coat made of warm wool.—
Andrea Zendejas,
Vogue,
16 Sep. 2025
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Other emails, such as timely hotel reservations or parcel deliveries should also be given priority.—
Barry Collins,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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On Thursday, in a unanimous vote, the Kansas City City Council voted to do away with the 130-foot height restriction on the parcel where a new Nordstrom department store had once been planned, before the company backed out in 2022.—
Eric Adler,
Kansas City Star,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Tract.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tract. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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