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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
Lower urinary tract infections are those that affect the urethra (causing urethritis) or bladder (causing cystitis).
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Kashif J. Piracha, Verywell Health, 1 Jan. 2025
Netanyahu, 75, had been diagnosed with a urinary tract infection related to a benign – or not cancerous – enlargement of his prostate, the New York Times reported, citing a statement from Netanyahu's office.
—Andre Byik, USA TODAY, 1 Jan. 2025
With anything intestinal or urinary tract infections, bacteriophages can go very far.
—Saima S. Iqbal, Scientific American, 31 Dec. 2024
The prime minister needed the surgery after he was diagnosed with a urinary tract infection from a benign prostate enlargement, Reuters reported Saturday, citing his office.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 29 Dec. 2024
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Kashif J. Piracha, Verywell Health, 1 Jan. 2025
Netanyahu, 75, had been diagnosed with a urinary tract infection related to a benign – or not cancerous – enlargement of his prostate, the New York Times reported, citing a statement from Netanyahu's office.
—Andre Byik, USA TODAY, 1 Jan. 2025
With anything intestinal or urinary tract infections, bacteriophages can go very far.
—Saima S. Iqbal, Scientific American, 31 Dec. 2024
The prime minister needed the surgery after he was diagnosed with a urinary tract infection from a benign prostate enlargement, Reuters reported Saturday, citing his office.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 29 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tract
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The Medina region received the most rainfall, at 49.2 millimeters, while Jeddah had 38 millimeters of rain.—
Kevin Lynn,
Newsweek,
8 Jan. 2025
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In Peru, remote communities in the northeastern Loreto region, most of them indigenous and already vulnerable, are most affected.—
Maryanne Murray Buechner,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Murray is averaging a career-low 12.1 points per game while shooting career lows of 42.4% from the field and 32.4% from 3-point range.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacramento Bee,
19 Jan. 2025
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Robertson remained on the field for a few moments, visibly shaken, before being helped off by trainers.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
19 Jan. 2025
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After analyzing these genetic sequences, scientists at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) found a few mutations that weren’t detected in infected chickens on the man's property, suggesting that the virus began changing after infecting him.—
Alice Park,
TIME,
8 Jan. 2025
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Brutal heat, traffic, housing costs and property insurance rates are making Miami unlivable.—
Linda Robertson,
Miami Herald,
8 Jan. 2025
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Thousands of people have been forced to evacuate from their homes and vast amounts of land have been destroyed.—
Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell,
Newsweek,
16 Jan. 2025
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Sited amid a sloping parcel spanning an acre of land, the low-slung abode offers roughly 2,400 square feet of single-level living space with just two bedrooms and two-and-a-half baths.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
16 Jan. 2025
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These services include clearing, agency and execution, market making, hedging, and other investment solutions.—
Brett Owens,
Forbes,
19 Jan. 2025
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The clearing will be done near Camp Pendleton, the back area behind Talega and other interior canyons.—
Erika I. Ritchie,
Orange County Register,
16 Jan. 2025
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The military prosecutor alleges that Besigye withheld intelligence about a plot to destabilize Uganda and attempted to purchase weapons from foreign sources in Geneva, Athens and Nairobi.—
John Mac Ghlionn,
Newsweek,
14 Jan. 2025
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This article contains spoilers from Squid Game Season 1 that impact the plot of Season 2.—
Sara Merican,
Deadline,
14 Jan. 2025
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To alleviate the tension, do some neck circles throughout your day.—
Jakob Roze,
Health,
9 Jan. 2025
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The 85-year-old Vitale underwent surgery in June after a biopsy of the lymph node in his neck came back cancerous, marking his fourth cancer diagnosis.—
Jenna West and Andrew Marchand,
The Athletic,
9 Jan. 2025
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The billionaire businesswoman and philanthropist threw down a hefty $94 million for a beachfront parcel in the swanky Paradise Cove enclave, adjacent to her three other purchases.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
10 Jan. 2025
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According to records, the property comprises two adjacent plots: one with a modern farmhouse that clocks in at 16,200 square feet, and a smaller parcel with a 3,400-square-foot dwelling that presumably serves as a guesthouse.—
Katie Schultz,
Architectural Digest,
9 Jan. 2025
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“Tract.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tract. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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