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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
Maximizing delivery efficiency has come with a pleasantly surprising side effect: preventing bad actors from swiping parcels because they aren’t properly secured.
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Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 11 Dec. 2024
Resting at the end of an unpaved cul-de-sac, the private residence is sited amid a hillside parcel laced with gardens and towering redwood trees.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 10 Dec. 2024
The City Commission voted unanimously Nov. 13 to buy the 1-acre parcel on Fairbanks Avenue and Denning Drive for $4 million, pending a 75-day period for inspections before the sale is finalized.
—Silas Morgan, Orlando Sentinel, 2 Dec. 2024
These lockable, lidded containers can hold multiple parcels and offer protection from thieves as well as inclement weather.
—Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Dec. 2024
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Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 11 Dec. 2024
Resting at the end of an unpaved cul-de-sac, the private residence is sited amid a hillside parcel laced with gardens and towering redwood trees.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 10 Dec. 2024
The City Commission voted unanimously Nov. 13 to buy the 1-acre parcel on Fairbanks Avenue and Denning Drive for $4 million, pending a 75-day period for inspections before the sale is finalized.
—Silas Morgan, Orlando Sentinel, 2 Dec. 2024
These lockable, lidded containers can hold multiple parcels and offer protection from thieves as well as inclement weather.
—Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Dec. 2024
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The image was in fact data collected from both the Chandra X-ray Observatory and James Webb Space Telescope combined to depict NGC 602, a star cluster located on the outskirts of a not-so-distant galaxy some 200,000 light years from Earth.Nicole Fallert, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024
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Taurus, with its orangey star Aldebaran and, above, The Pleiades, an open cluster of stars.Jamie Carter, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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For instance, it can be used to track the journey of crops from field to fork, ensuring traceability and helping build trust with buyers.Henry Duckworth, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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Bridges scored 29 points on an efficient 12-of-18 shooting from the field and 4-of-8 from beyond the arc, adding six rebounds and six assists in the Knicks’ 133-107 victory over the Wolves on Thursday.Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 20 Dec. 2024
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Still, with any passion project that refuses to compromise, even at the risk of losing out on profits, the property became greatly neglected over time under the ownership of others.Cathrine Todd, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
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Volunteers visited the property more than 60 times between Aug. 31 and Nov. 11.Alex Derosier, Twin Cities, 21 Dec. 2024
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The Concerned Citizens group pressed local officials to take action to protect the children.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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Today’s top stories Weather, climate and environment A preservation group is suing the city of Whittier over its plan to raze more than 100 trees.Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
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But the Rockets could use the salary of starting point guard Fred VanVleet as the base of any package, with the Kings able to realize immediate financial relief next season if declining VanVleet’s team option.Rahat Huq, Forbes, 25 Dec. 2024
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The Christmas tradition grew, from simple buckets of fried chicken to today's Kentucky Christmas dinner packages with chicken, shrimp gratin, cake and more.Rachel Raposas, People.com, 24 Dec. 2024
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Look for vendors who maintain the same level of quality across different batches.Tribune Content Agency, The Mercury News, 20 Dec. 2024
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In the latest batch of adjustments to the nominee list, both Charli XCX and Malone were given Best Recording Package nods for serving as art directors on Brat and F-1 Trillion, respectively.Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 20 Dec. 2024
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Environmental triggers include exposure to specific toxins, nail polish, or hair dye, smoking, and certain infections, such as urinary tract infections (UTIs).2 Risk Factors Several factors raise your chances of developing primary biliary cholangitis.Mark Gurarie, Health, 13 Dec. 2024
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The criteria was only in effect for one year, and beginning with the 2022-2023 school year, the school system put in place a new plan that relies on grades, census tracts and performance on a standardized test.Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 9 Dec. 2024
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South Korean media reported that prosecutors indicted former Defense Minister Kim Yong Hyun for allegedly playing a key role in Yoon’s rebellion plot and committing abuse of power and obstruction.Hyung-Jin Kim, Los Angeles Times, 27 Dec. 2024
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The show’s genre-savvy but unique plot carries Hae-yeong’s crowd-pleasing story through its sudsiest twists.Simon Abrams, New York Times, 27 Dec. 2024
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“Parcel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/parcel. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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