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as in property
a small piece of land that is developed or available for development
the softball team often plays in the vacant lot down at the end of the street
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as in ton
a considerable amount
you'll need to do a lot of studying for the test you sure bought a lot of clothing
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as in field
a small area of usually open land
there were still plenty of Christmas trees available for sale in the lot
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as in bunch
a number of things considered as a unit
the auctioneer next introduced a lot containing several pieces of fine china
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as in destiny
a state or end that seemingly has been decided beforehand
will it always be my lot to be picked last in gym class?
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as in crowd
a group of people sharing a common interest and relating together socially
you should stop hanging out with that lot, or you'll end up in trouble
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as in group
a usually small number of persons considered as a unit
the school has a very strong science department, because there's not one bad teacher in the lot
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as in to allot
to give as a share or portion
everyone is lotted opportunities in life, and it's their responsibility to take them
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Recent Examples of lot
Prime Development, Kansas City Star, 5 Jan. 2025
There's lots to do here, including marveling at the town's architecture, lounging on Atlantic beaches, exploring Anastasia State Park on Anastasia Island, and trying out all the seafood spots in town.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 5 Jan. 2025
The landscaped lot has a big front porch, a patio with a flat-screen TV, a firepit, and an outdoor kitchen with a pizza oven.
—The Week Staff, theweek, 10 Dec. 2024
The temptation to give him the whole lot is too much.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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Each lot has been carefully positioned to maximize the surrounding natural beauty, offering residents a connection to nature without sacrificing the comforts of modern living.
—Prime Development, Kansas City Star, 5 Jan. 2025
There's lots to do here, including marveling at the town's architecture, lounging on Atlantic beaches, exploring Anastasia State Park on Anastasia Island, and trying out all the seafood spots in town.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 5 Jan. 2025
The landscaped lot has a big front porch, a patio with a flat-screen TV, a firepit, and an outdoor kitchen with a pizza oven.
—The Week Staff, theweek, 10 Dec. 2024
The temptation to give him the whole lot is too much.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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Flames were still burning on the property, putting the remaining structures at risk.Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2025
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Though there's plenty to do and see in the Dolomites, there's much to keep travelers busy on the Forestis property, too.Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 8 Jan. 2025
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For the driver who sees their vehicle as simple transportation, whose priorities lie with reducing greenhouse emissions, or simply who doesn’t care about what powers their car all that much, a plug-in hybrid can make a ton of sense.Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 16 Jan. 2025
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Winning Super Bowls and putting up a ton of points with New England.John Romano, Orlando Sentinel, 16 Jan. 2025
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Once upon a time, Kansas City Star photographers assigned to work a Chiefs game would focus entirely on what happened on the field.Tammy Ljungblad, Kansas City Star, 7 Jan. 2025
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Set during the Central African Republic’s civil war in 2013, the film centers on a desperate Muslim man seeking refuge in a field hospital on Christmas Eve, while a threatening Christian militia gathers outside, demanding his life.Zac Ntim, Deadline, 7 Jan. 2025
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Knowing that we grown-ups need some relaxing hands-on fun from time to time, too, the brand has dropped a bunch of Lego sets for adults in the past few years, including recreations of famous works of art.Clint Davis, People.com, 11 Jan. 2025
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Also Read Gwen Stefani’s First Solo LP In Seven Years, ‘Bouquet,’ Due In November Excited about Butcher Babies is in the beginning stages of releasing a bunch of new music.Liza Lentini, SPIN, 10 Jan. 2025
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Much of the series involves ordinary scientists wrestling with weighty themes such as time, destiny, and the meaning of discovery.Caroline Reid, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
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How to Watch Cleveland Browns vs. Baltimore Ravens: Date: Saturday, January 4, 2025 Time: 4:30 PM ET Channel: ABC/ESPN Stream: Fubo Baltimore (11-5) enters Week 18 in control of their destiny.Dan Perry, Newsweek, 4 Jan. 2025
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Go earlier in the evening on a weekday to avoid crowds.Amber Gibson, Chicago Tribune, 15 Jan. 2025
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The dine-in chain, which is now up to 44 theaters, is private so doesn’t report financials but since emerging from bankruptcy post-Covid it’s become among the hottest places to see films drawing young crowds to a mix of big studio release, arthouse and repertory fare.Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 14 Jan. 2025
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On Friday, Antoinette Younger and her neighbor, Sarah Yell, embraced near the roadblock where the California National Guard and police positioned themselves between a group of Altadena residents and their homes.Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2025
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The ownership group includes notable names such as NHL player Zemgus Girgensons, Stanley Cup-winning coach Dan Bylsma and Peter Luukko.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
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About $6 billion of grant funding has been allotted to the project, which will take up around 6,500 square feet of the high school, according to Callender.George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024
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Because there are generally more applicants than visas available, visas are allotted by a lottery conducted after preapplications are filed in April, six months before the start of the fiscal year.Rafael Bernal, The Hill, 30 Dec. 2024
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“Lot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lot. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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