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as in cluster
a number of things considered as a unit
her absurd explanation for the collision was a parcel of lies
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as in property
a small piece of land that is developed or available for development
subdivided the huge farm into smaller parcels for sale
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as in group
a usually small number of persons considered as a unit
a parcel of kids trailing at their heels
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Recent Examples of parcel
Resident chat The site, a 10-acre parcel on the north side of the island, was a fuel depot long before Fisher Island was developed with luxury condos in the 1990s.
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Catherine Odom,
Miami Herald,
1 July 2026
The European Union rolled out two measures to protect its steel industry and limit e-commerce small parcels on Wednesday as the 27-nation bloc grapples with its staggering trade imbalance with China.
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ABC News,
1 July 2026
Separately reported sales show Pitt has spent more than $25 million in recent years on key Oakland parcels, including commercial buildings and development sites on and around Atwood Street.
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Gabby Sartori,
USA Today,
1 July 2026
To recap all this, the investor's revocable trust owns 100% of the management company, which itself owns 100% of the real property company, and the real property company owns whatever parcel is being purchased.
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Jay Adkisson,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
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Catherine Odom,
Miami Herald,
1 July 2026
The European Union rolled out two measures to protect its steel industry and limit e-commerce small parcels on Wednesday as the 27-nation bloc grapples with its staggering trade imbalance with China.
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ABC News,
1 July 2026
Separately reported sales show Pitt has spent more than $25 million in recent years on key Oakland parcels, including commercial buildings and development sites on and around Atwood Street.
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Gabby Sartori,
USA Today,
1 July 2026
To recap all this, the investor's revocable trust owns 100% of the management company, which itself owns 100% of the real property company, and the real property company owns whatever parcel is being purchased.
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Jay Adkisson,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for parcel
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Hyundai is addressing the issue by allowing drivers to bring their Tucsons into authorized dealers for free instrument panel cluster software updates.
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Where Hearing Loss and Other Health Risks Overlap A 2025 Healthy Aging Data Report analysis of 427 communities across Massachusetts and Rhode Island found that hearing difficulties and fall risk cluster together geographically.
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Unlike traditional sports chants, Jama blends music, rhythm and movement into an expression of community that exists well beyond the soccer field.
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The referee on the field, Raphael Claus, has previously been investigated for match fixing in Brazil, though of course, there's no indication that this was a motivating factor in this case.
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Agriculture regulators advise home gardeners to either consume homegrown produce on site or not move it at all from the property to prevent the spread of the fly to nearby regions.
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But last week, the Fairgrounds Advisory Committee held a public meeting to hear a proposal from a company called Global Stack LLC that is reportedly being offered to almost every fairground property in the state.
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Prosecutors accused the group of transporting unaccompanied children between the ages of 5 and 13 from Juárez, Mexico, into the United States.
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Large friendship groups can be a really cool experience, but can also pose challenges in terms of the depths of intimacy that can be cultivated with each person.
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While the streaming service recently eliminated its free trial directly through the site, customers who sign up for one of DirecTV’s Signature packages will get three months of Paramount+ Premium included at no cost.
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Included in the Distributed Digital Systems (DDiS) program package, the control system supervises and manages installations in the fields of energy, propulsion, diving safety and auxiliary systems.
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Whip up a big batch of this delicious chicken salad to have ready to go all week.
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While Silo seasons 1 and 2 were based on Hugh Howey's first novel, Wool, the new batch of Apple TV episodes is inspired by his second book, Shift.
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But alongside the best summertime activities come an unwanted increase in urinary tract infections (UTI).
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Hochul is focusing on 100 acres, which is twice as large as Creedmoor, and the full Aqueduct tract is more than 200 acres.
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Prosecutors say the aim of the plot was to permanently disrupt gas deliveries via the pipelines and prevent Russia from using the revenues from natural gas trading to finance its military operations.
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That minimalist approach to plot has allowed the show to find its own lane.
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“Parcel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/parcel. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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