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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
For most people with urinary tract infections (UTIs), a short course of antibiotics is the go-to treatment.
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Emily Kay Votruba,
EverydayHealth.com,
23 June 2026
The land was among the biggest tracts left in the area that had not been at least partially preserved, and the good news, conservation-wise, was that Soloviev had agreed to sell the development rights to the town for 75 percent of the land, meaning that most of it would remain farmland for good.
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Reeves Wiedeman,
Curbed,
22 June 2026
Hot weather and humidity are linked to kidney stone formation, as dehydration can increase the concentration of certain minerals in your urinary tract.
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Sarah Bence,
Verywell Health,
22 June 2026
The filing seeks to halt the project, which is already underway on a tract connected to the National Mall, as statues are commissioned and funding is secured.
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Tessa Solomon,
ARTnews.com,
16 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for tract
Emily Kay Votruba,
EverydayHealth.com,
23 June 2026
The land was among the biggest tracts left in the area that had not been at least partially preserved, and the good news, conservation-wise, was that Soloviev had agreed to sell the development rights to the town for 75 percent of the land, meaning that most of it would remain farmland for good.
—
Reeves Wiedeman,
Curbed,
22 June 2026
Hot weather and humidity are linked to kidney stone formation, as dehydration can increase the concentration of certain minerals in your urinary tract.
—
Sarah Bence,
Verywell Health,
22 June 2026
The filing seeks to halt the project, which is already underway on a tract connected to the National Mall, as statues are commissioned and funding is secured.
—
Tessa Solomon,
ARTnews.com,
16 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for tract
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tract
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This region is particularly beautiful in the fall, when the leaves of willow, cottonwood, and aspen trees change color.
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More than 100 within the capital region have expressed interest but have not yet been connected to a group.
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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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The oppressive heat wave lands at the same time the nation is observing 250 years since our Declaration of Independence was approved by the Continental Congress.
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The transfer of 136 acres just south of the community of Westport will mark the first time land managed by the California Department of Transportation has been returned to Indigenous tribes.
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Red Sox first baseman Willson Contreras was ejected last night after a confrontation with Nationals starter Cade Cavalli that led to benches clearing.
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The technique helps the body’s existing waste-clearing system catch up, and people are commonly advised to drink extra water afterward to support that processing.
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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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As he was wheeled away to a waiting ambulance, Gil wore an oxygen mask and neck brace, and his face showed bruising.
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Mauney, widely seen as the best rider of his generation and someone who braved the hardest bulls to ride, had to retire in 2023 after a neck break on a bull called Arctic Assassin.
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That bourbon was split into parcels that were finished for 12 to 16 months in Oloroso sherry, muscatel, apple brandy, and Tokaji wine barrels.
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The shifts reflect a broader change in the parcel market, where Amazon and regional carriers have increasingly competed for traffic that once flowed almost exclusively through UPS, FedEx and USPS.
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“Tract.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tract. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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