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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
The 45-acre tract was dominated by a 1902 mansion built by Alexander J. Cassatt, Pennsylvania Railroad president and brother of the Impressionist painter, Mary Cassatt.
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Jacques Kelly, Baltimore Sun, 30 Mar. 2025
Women and girls with urinary tract infections (UTIs), especially stubborn ones that tend to recur despite treatment, have a new medication option now that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the oral antibiotic gepotidacin.
—Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 27 Mar. 2025
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a new drug for treating urinary tract infections (UTIs), the first such drug approved in decades and the first in a new class of medications.
—Joseph Choi, The Hill, 26 Mar. 2025
The Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday approved the first drug in a new class of antibiotics for treating urinary tract infections — the first time that’s happened in nearly 30 years.
—Berkeley Lovelace Jr., NBC news, 25 Mar. 2025
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Jacques Kelly, Baltimore Sun, 30 Mar. 2025
Women and girls with urinary tract infections (UTIs), especially stubborn ones that tend to recur despite treatment, have a new medication option now that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the oral antibiotic gepotidacin.
—Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 27 Mar. 2025
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a new drug for treating urinary tract infections (UTIs), the first such drug approved in decades and the first in a new class of medications.
—Joseph Choi, The Hill, 26 Mar. 2025
The Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday approved the first drug in a new class of antibiotics for treating urinary tract infections — the first time that’s happened in nearly 30 years.
—Berkeley Lovelace Jr., NBC news, 25 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tract
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Right now, Moleskine is carried in department stores and independent retailers in those regions, but the goal is to open e-commerce and grow the direct business there as well with Rio de Janeiro and Mexico City on their radar as possible store locations.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
14 Apr. 2025
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This advantage is particularly compelling in regions like Southeast Asia, where remittances play a significant economic role, and in markets such as Africa and Latin America, which benefit from faster, cheaper cross-border flows.—
Zennon Kapron,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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In 65 games, the former Kentucky Wildcat is averaging 17.2 points per game, 3.8 rebounds, 5.6 assists, and 0.9 steals while shooting 43.9 percent from the field and 32.5 percent from three in 31.6 minutes.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Apr. 2025
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Aside from the injuries, Watson contended with some high-profile issues away from the football field.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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Villegas arrived at his property to discover that small furniture from around the house had been relocated to the garage, and some items were missing entirely.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Apr. 2025
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This legendary property opened its doors in 1920 and has hosted presidents, celebrities, and other famous guests throughout the years.—
Cynthia J Drake,
Southern Living,
14 Apr. 2025
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The wild card will be where President Trump and key MAGA influencers land.—
Stef W. Kight,
Axios,
10 Apr. 2025
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Until recently, the ancestors of insects were thought to be more millipede-like and evolved once invertebrates began to live on land.—
Riley Black,
Smithsonian Magazine,
9 Apr. 2025
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The deer lined straight away across a small clearing.—
Jeffrey A. Brunk,
Outdoor Life,
10 Apr. 2025
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The property’s six wooded acres include a clearing with a fire pit.—
Michael Kaminer,
New York Times,
4 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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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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Designed for use below the neck, these tools help alleviate tension and strain on areas of your body that are more prone to stress than your face.—
Allure,
Allure,
14 Apr. 2025
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Ambulances were called to take two people — a man and a woman who had each been stabbed in the neck — to hospitals, the spokesman said.—
James Queally,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Apr. 2025
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At least half of those duty-free parcels came from China.—
Tianwei Zhang,
Footwear News,
14 Apr. 2025
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Image Rent became an issue for Freehold, the popular cafe turned nightclub on the south side of Williamsburg, after new owners bought the building and adjacent parcels.—
Brian Josephs,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2025
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“Tract.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tract. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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