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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
Even so, these and other natural remedies can support standard treatments if used under the direction of a urologist, a medical doctor specializing in urinary tract conditions.
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Robert Burakoff, Verywell Health, 7 Apr. 2025
Holding in urine can be dangerous and can cause painful urinary tract infections.
—Ross O'Keefe, The Washington Examiner, 2 Apr. 2025
The steel plant was razed more than a decade ago, and the tract is just dirt.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2025
This first happens in the upper respiratory tract and the lungs, where the virus can damage the person’s ability to breathe well.
—Peter Kasson, The Conversation, 31 Mar. 2025
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Robert Burakoff, Verywell Health, 7 Apr. 2025
Holding in urine can be dangerous and can cause painful urinary tract infections.
—Ross O'Keefe, The Washington Examiner, 2 Apr. 2025
The steel plant was razed more than a decade ago, and the tract is just dirt.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2025
This first happens in the upper respiratory tract and the lungs, where the virus can damage the person’s ability to breathe well.
—Peter Kasson, The Conversation, 31 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tract
Noun
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Many cancer patients in these regions cannot afford or physically reach hospitals for frequent intravenous treatments.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2025
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Authorities in the northeastern Sumy and Kharkiv regions reported damage to civilian infrastructure but no casualties.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
26 Apr. 2025
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Once both players are on the field, Reid envisions a healthy competition for playing time and invaluable depth.—
Mike Jones,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2025
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In a field with few successors, Hill holds fast to the values of tradition, discipline, and legacy.—
Shelton Boyd-Griffith,
Vogue,
25 Apr. 2025
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Nourish at 1 Hotel South Beach A platform for sustainable luxury, Nourish will be taking place at 1 Hotel South Beach’s Tala Beach— coinciding with the property’s 10th anniversary.—
Cheryl Tiu,
Forbes.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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One area where the property's focus on sustainability shines is its bar program.—
Jacqueline Dole,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Apr. 2025
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Those canals, together with the ingenious system of chinampas, or floating plots of farming land, are located southeast of Mexico City, and serve as the legacy of a pre-Hispanic agriculture.—
Gwendolina Duval,
Vogue,
22 Apr. 2025
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To satisfy federal and state requirements to offset the filling of the coal pier channel, the joint venture plans to excavate 19 acres of land along the Jones Creek side of Sparrows Point, converting it to open water and wetlands.—
Timothy B. Wheeler,
Baltimore Sun,
22 Apr. 2025
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His backhand clearing attempt was knocked down easily on the way to Buchnevich’s first goal, while a poor neutral zone sort out contributed to Fowler’s 3-0 goal later in the frame.—
Jeremy Rutherford,
New York Times,
24 Apr. 2025
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The Knights center used his stick to thwart a clearing attempt by Wild defenseman Brock Faber at the side of the net, then grabbed the loose puck and fired it into a tiny gap over Gustavsson’s right shoulder to give the home team the early lead.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
21 Apr. 2025
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This revelation sparks a revenge plot on his end to steal even more business from Staten and put his ranch in jeopardy.—
Francesca Gariano,
People.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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Little is known about the story at this point, though recurring rumors are pointing to Jedi (or at least Force-sensitive characters) being a big part of the plot, even if the movie isn't a direct follow-up to the sequel trilogy.—
Fran Ruiz,
Space.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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But their magnum opus was 1978’s Dub Housing, where Thomas shows off his collection of animal noises, grunts, yelps, and screeches, up to his neck in industrial synth-and-guitar factory noise.—
Rob Sheffield,
Rolling Stone,
25 Apr. 2025
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Hendry, whose career experienced a significant upswing in the past year, marked by viral moments and positive impressions on WWE officials during his NXT appearances in late 2024 and early 2025, stepped into the WrestleMania spotlight after Kevin Owens was sidelined due to a neck injury.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Apr. 2025
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Photo : Jo David for Sotheby’s International Realty An aerial view of the property, which sits on a double parcel spanning over a third of an acre.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
24 Apr. 2025
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The omission allows parcels valued less than $800 to enter the U.S. duty-free.—
Brian Evans,
CNBC,
22 Apr. 2025
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“Tract.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tract. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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