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as in property
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
Pluralibacter gergoviae is a bacteria that has been linked to respiratory diseases, urinary tract infections, eye infections and sepsis, particularly in immunocompromised people, according to Melbec Microbiology, a microbiology testing company that specializes in cosmetics.
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Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 26 Oct. 2025
Salmonella rarely results in more serious ailments, which can include arterial infections, endocarditis, arthritis, muscle pain, eye irritation, and urinary tract symptoms.
—Eva Wen, jsonline.com, 25 Oct. 2025
Some markets operate on a Texas scale – huge industrial parks, massive logistics hubs and sprawling development tracts.
—Allen Buchanan, Oc Register, 25 Oct. 2025
The oncologist noted that most women with ovarian cancer get diagnosed too late because their abdominal symptoms often get misdiagnosed as reflux, indigestion or a urinary tract infection.
—Karu F Daniels, Mercury News, 24 Oct. 2025
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Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 26 Oct. 2025
Salmonella rarely results in more serious ailments, which can include arterial infections, endocarditis, arthritis, muscle pain, eye irritation, and urinary tract symptoms.
—Eva Wen, jsonline.com, 25 Oct. 2025
Some markets operate on a Texas scale – huge industrial parks, massive logistics hubs and sprawling development tracts.
—Allen Buchanan, Oc Register, 25 Oct. 2025
The oncologist noted that most women with ovarian cancer get diagnosed too late because their abdominal symptoms often get misdiagnosed as reflux, indigestion or a urinary tract infection.
—Karu F Daniels, Mercury News, 24 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tract
Noun
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Between 1560 and 1700, more than 500 women were tried for witchcraft in the southeast region, according to UK Parliament estimates.—
James Frater,
CNN Money,
31 Oct. 2025
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Fall is in full swing in the South, and while the most southern regions are just starting to see cooler temperatures, many of us are already bundling up for the season with our favorite sweaters to stay warm.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
31 Oct. 2025
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His middle name is a homage to the Atlanta Braves’ former field where Freddie played for the majority of his career.—
Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
26 Oct. 2025
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The next time Hamilton had the ball, Sculley hit Oliver crossing the middle of the field for a 90-yard touchdown.—
Richard Obert,
AZCentral.com,
26 Oct. 2025
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The three suspects damaged property and smashed several iPads taken from a special education classroom, according to a Facebook post by the Chandler Police Department.—
Wren Smetana,
AZCentral.com,
26 Oct. 2025
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Phillips also asked that their assets be divided up by the court as separate property, with no indication in the papers that the exes had a prenup in place.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
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Advertisement Restoring degraded land offers similar payoffs.—
Kaveh Zahedi,
Time,
3 Nov. 2025
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For instance, the Bangladesh delta, one of the most fertile and densely populated areas in the world, is already experiencing problems, including salinity intrusion, rising sea levels and the loss of arable land.—
Pintu Kumar Mahla,
The Conversation,
3 Nov. 2025
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For example, cloves are known for their abundance and mood-boosting properties; rosemary is known for clearing and purification; cinnamon is known for prosperity and protection; apples are known for healing; and pumpkin is known for protection and stability.—
Cori Sears,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Oct. 2025
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Cooler, drier air will lead to clearing skies across the region late in the week, but morning temperatures from Thursday through Sunday are expected to dip low enough to allow frost to form.—
Robert A. Cronkleton,
Kansas City Star,
28 Oct. 2025
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The show leans into this offensive, problematic plot device without any self-awareness.—
Tom Smyth,
Vulture,
5 Nov. 2025
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One with more context, a plot, character development.—
Amber McBride,
Literary Hub,
5 Nov. 2025
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Be sure to cover your head and neck with your arms, and crawl under a sturdy table if possible.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
3 Nov. 2025
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Pulse points encompass the warmer areas of your body that can help diffuse fragrance, such as your wrists, inner elbows, neck, and the backs of your knees.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
3 Nov. 2025
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Boise has already spent around $20,000 of Open Space and Clean Water Levy funds on surveys, closing costs and other donation costs associated with the parcel, the news release said.—
Nicole Blanchard,
Idaho Statesman,
25 Oct. 2025
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Set beyond walls and gates on a hillside parcel spanning nearly half an acre, the celeb-pedigreed estate offers a total of six bedrooms and nine baths in roughly 8,400 square feet.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
25 Oct. 2025
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“Tract.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tract. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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