subdivision

Example Sentences

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A political legacy, thrown away for a subdivision.

From Los Angeles Times

"There's a belief that a new Scramble for Africa is in play," referring to the subdivision of the continent by European nations in the late 19th Century which led to decades of colonialism and exploitation.

From BBC

Genus is the first word of the trinomial name and a subdivision of a larger plant family; some have only a single kind of plant, such as Ginkgo, while others, like Rosa, contain hundreds.

From Seattle Times

"Bigger shop units tend to be empty. How do we attract businesses which fit them? I'd like to see a repurposing within Perth city centre, and where it's viable - subdivision. "

From BBC

The man was soaking in the in-ground hot tub in a wooded subdivision west of Nathrop on Saturday night when he felt something grab his head, according to Colorado Parks and Wildlife.

From Seattle Times