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as in fields
a small area of usually open land
the town had planned on turning that tract of meadow into a park
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as in properties
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 tracts
As the crisis deepened, however, Gentile wrote two further tracts focused on the pandemic.
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Literary Hub, 27 May 2026
In the March auction, the company submitted winning bids for 23 tracts in the NPRA.
—Jennifer A. Dlouhy, Fortune, 24 May 2026
To limit measurement error, the two-person teams were instructed to make decisions independently, so that each of Hollywood’s 30 census tracts would, in effect, be counted twice.
—Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2026
Recurrent lesions in the same location or the development of tunnels (sinus tracts) can indicate more advanced disease and may require surgical or higher-level intervention.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 18 May 2026
The funds will also be open to the entire city moving forward, rather than specific census tracts.
—Claire Murphy, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026
The analysis of data from nine of the largest Connecticut cities showed that census tracts where the most tows occurred from 2022 to 2024 tended to have larger populations of renters, larger Black and Hispanic populations and much higher rates of poverty than the state as a whole.
—Ginny Monk, Hartford Courant, 28 Apr. 2026
Other tracts had far fewer tows and were much more uniform.
—Ginny Monk, ProPublica, 27 Apr. 2026
Other programs like Buy Back the Block offer grants to prospective homebuyers in specific census tracts.
—Lily Carey, Baltimore Sun, 27 Apr. 2026
Literary Hub, 27 May 2026
In the March auction, the company submitted winning bids for 23 tracts in the NPRA.
—Jennifer A. Dlouhy, Fortune, 24 May 2026
To limit measurement error, the two-person teams were instructed to make decisions independently, so that each of Hollywood’s 30 census tracts would, in effect, be counted twice.
—Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2026
Recurrent lesions in the same location or the development of tunnels (sinus tracts) can indicate more advanced disease and may require surgical or higher-level intervention.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 18 May 2026
The funds will also be open to the entire city moving forward, rather than specific census tracts.
—Claire Murphy, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026
The analysis of data from nine of the largest Connecticut cities showed that census tracts where the most tows occurred from 2022 to 2024 tended to have larger populations of renters, larger Black and Hispanic populations and much higher rates of poverty than the state as a whole.
—Ginny Monk, Hartford Courant, 28 Apr. 2026
Other tracts had far fewer tows and were much more uniform.
—Ginny Monk, ProPublica, 27 Apr. 2026
Other programs like Buy Back the Block offer grants to prospective homebuyers in specific census tracts.
—Lily Carey, Baltimore Sun, 27 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tracts
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While the atmosphere should be equal parts raucous and circus at Madison Square Garden on Monday night, the Spurs are desperate to win a basketball game in the middle of it all.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
9 June 2026
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One of the best parts of Dragon Striker is its visual artistry.—
Allison McClain Merrill,
Parents,
8 June 2026
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Scrap Theory intervenes in the fields of Black archival studies, motherhood studies and feminist studies, and literary studies by asking how Black women deliberately document their experiences with dispossession through artistic engagement.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 June 2026
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From a castle built by a Sherlock Holmes actor in Connecticut to lava fields in Idaho that helped train astronauts, these destinations showcase the beauty, ingenuity and delightful weirdness that make the United States unique.—
Staff,
USA Today,
8 June 2026
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With a new wave of extraordinary properties, transformative experiences, and a clear vision rooted in sustainability and authenticity, the country is emerging as one of the Caribbean’s most compelling destinations for the discerning traveler.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 June 2026
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This would impact multi-family properties that were built before February 1995.—
Sooji Nam,
CBS News,
10 June 2026
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In a study published last year, Saez and his colleagues used surgical EEG recordings to identify that meditation can lead to changes in brain waves in the amygdala and hippocampus, key brain regions involved in emotional regulation and memory.—
Jacqueline Howard,
CNN Money,
7 June 2026
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While most of the familiar multi-variety white cuvées are traditional blend styles from regions like Rhône Valley, Rioja, Tuscany, or Bordeaux, a handful around the globe—and especially from the New World—combine varieties that would infuriate traditionalists.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
7 June 2026
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But lurking in the grasslands and forest clearings of at least two southeastern counties is a scaly intruder that state wildlife officials say poses a serious threat to native animals and crops alike.—
Christopher Harris,
CBS News,
4 June 2026
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This process occurs multiple times daily, but it is believed that during one of the clearings, a chlorine air bubble was released, which is atypical, waterpark staff told the fire department.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
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Casting child star vocal talents to bring his line drawings to life for the characters surrounding Charlie Brown (and his endless dilemmas of life story plots) wasn’t an easy feat for Schulz, since, after all, children grow up, and their vocals mature.—
Philip Potempa,
Chicago Tribune,
3 June 2026
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Jane’s characters brim with oddball wisdom, and her genre-bending plots are always a delight.—
Tessa Yang,
PEOPLE,
2 June 2026
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Bishops in several other countries in Europe and Latin America have dedicated their lands to the Sacred Heart, sometimes with the participation of political leaders.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
10 June 2026
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Specifically, Rollins issued an analysis that claimed lack of roads has left back country lands susceptible to fire.—
Erika I. Ritchie,
Oc Register,
9 June 2026
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But the Federal Trade Commission sued to block the deal on antitrust grounds, which led Edgewell to walk away from the acquisition.—
Amelia Lucas,Melissa Repko,
CNBC,
7 June 2026
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Over the years, the garden has produced epic shows, mostly through its process of scattering the work of such art celebrities as Dale Chihuly, Alexander Calder and Deborah Butterfield among the famous flora planted in its grounds on York Street.—
Ray Mark Rinaldi,
Denver Post,
7 June 2026
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“Tracts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tracts. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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