acre

Example Sentences

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With Hill still in the tree, Pacific Lumber agreed to sell 7,400 acres, including the ancient Headwaters Grove, to the government to be preserved.

From Los Angeles Times

Opposition to construction often stems from concern over the impact that the giant facilities will have on the environment and local communities, with some projects sprawling across thousands of acres.

From Salon

Los Angeles, the largest city in the state, has more acres in very high fire hazard zones than any of its other cities.

From Los Angeles Times

However, despite containing an entire village in its 37 acres, the property appears not to have sold.

From Los Angeles Times

They purchased an acre of land in BallenIsles Country Club in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla., with both water and golf course views.

From MarketWatch