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area

Definition for area

noun as in extent, scope of a surface

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field, operation, range, space

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Much 3D printing operates on a relatively small scale – dentistry is one area where it has made a major impact.

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"The area of collective worship requires further consideration," the letter continued.

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The course began and ended at Palisades Village Green, a small triangular park in the middle of the downtown area.

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"Instead of happening in that area where people are first settling down with agriculture, it looks like it is much more of an Egyptian phenomenon," said Prof Larson.

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"The forces entered the area, enclosed the structure in which the suspects were located, and initiated a surrender procedure that lasted several hours," the statement said.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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