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parcel

[pahr-suhl] / ˈpɑr səl /
NOUN
container prepared to be sent
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NOUN
piece of land
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Brock’s other insights on life, existence and death are more generalized; they’re just part and parcel of being 50 years old.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

Instead, the board called for expanded parking options on the lot and studies to explore affordable housing on a different city-owned parcel nearby.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

But the parcel never arrived - until Friday when it dropped through the letter box with a message from Royal Mail apologising "for any inconvenience caused".

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

The mayor said Friday that she planned to seize the 10-acre parcel of land housing the fuel depot through eminent-domain proceedings, escalating a conflict that has drawn in some of Miami’s most powerful economic players.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

Gitano looked down at the long deerskin parcel in his hand.

From "The Red Pony" by John Steinbeck




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