lots 1 of 2

plural of lot
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as in properties
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 tons
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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lots

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verb

present tense third-person singular of lot

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Noun
  • Rising prices might encourage some homeowners to list their properties, but many might remain cautious due to the costs of purchasing replacement properties.
    Brendel Hightower, Detroit Free Press, 24 Dec. 2024
  • The report attributes the climb to a whopping 52 percent drop in the number of listings in prime Dubai neighborhoods over the past year, in addition to a 65 percent dip in properties priced at $10 million and above.
    Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 23 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • In two different filings in New York and Texas last month, Drake accused UMG – which distributes music for both Drake and Lamar – of scheming to popularize Lamar's diss track, which in turn allegedly harmed Drake and his businesses.
    KiMi Robinson, USA TODAY, 21 Dec. 2024
  • The company also operates Amscan, which designs, manufactures and distributes celebration products like costumes, decor and tableware.
    Gord Magill, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • Despite his commercial success—which included Grammy nominations, hundreds of live shows, and collaborations with everyone from Madonna to Coldplay—Bergling struggled with life in the spotlight, and his unexpected death in 2018 would shock fans and fellow musicians alike.
    Jenzia Burgos, StyleCaster, 31 Dec. 2024
  • But that expansion did not go quite as planned, as hundreds of drivers received erroneous tickets.
    Joel Rose, NPR, 31 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • The body is generally good at responding to drops in temperature, but the nose and upper respiratory tracts can respond more slowly, Pekosz said.
    Eduardo Cuevas, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
  • Chevron is a major national gas producer with power generation equipment and very large tracts of land that could be used for data centers, the executive said.
    Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 14 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • The former Wolverhampton Wanderers and Tottenham Hotspur manager has emphatically revived Forest’s fortunes while revitalising his reputation.
    Paul Taylor, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Given the transformation in Newcastle’s attacking fortunes — having failed to conjure a shot on target at Crystal Palace last month, 13 of their 27 league goals (48 per cent) have come in their four games since — and Isak’s hunger for more, that feels eminently possible.
    Chris Waugh, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • When leadership offers employees flexibility—like personalized schedules or opportunities for career development—and assigns tasks with a clear purpose, employees are often more engaged and motivated, boosting organizational performance.
    Maren Perry, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
  • Philosopher David Chalmers assigns a greater than 25 percent credence to the idea that generative AI systems might reasonably be called conscious by the year 2032.
    Michelle Weber, Longreads, 13 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • Letting the roast simmer for hours in a mixture of pickled jalapeño brine and fish sauce yields a fall-apart tangle of meat that’s wildly good on soft rolls or over piles of rice.
    Margaux Laskey, New York Times, 30 Dec. 2024
  • In one photo, Kristoff is outside, surrounded by piles of excrement and a plastic doghouse.
    Rachel McRady, People.com, 30 Dec. 2024
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  • Originating in Manhattan’s garment district, the brand combines a legacy of refined quality with modern technology to produce exclusive, handcrafted collections.
    Cassell Ferere, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Related Articles The store is divided into two separate sections, with the front of the shop stocking ready-to-wear collections and the backspace being used for hosting bespoke appointments in a chocolate brown lounge.
    Hikmat Mohammed, WWD, 23 Dec. 2024
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