properties

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A comparable process took place in Cuba after the Spanish-American War, when American sugar companies acquired 60% of rural properties across Cuba, reducing independent farmers—largely manumitted slaves and their descendants—to the level of low-wage labor.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Almost 6,000 properties in Kent are experiencing water supply problems after a pipe from a treatment works burst.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

“Combining forces with Publicis Sports will create an unmatched offering for brands looking to move faster and create deeper connections with sports fans, properties, and content.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026

He noticed buyers moving away from more expensive areas due to commuting less, and buying properties further out that were "far cheaper".

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

The concept of uncertainty pertains to scientists’ ability to describe the properties of a particle.

From "Zero: The Biography of a Dangerous Idea" by Charles Seife