subdivision

Example Sentences

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We see how the form of a finial was generated by the progressive subdivision of a square, precisely the same process by which the mason would incise and cut his stone.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026

"This reflects a complex history of population subdivision, in which different populations lived in different regions and habitat types."

From Science Daily • May 20, 2026

Neighbors rode bikes and walked the streets of the desert subdivision.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 16, 2026

Beyond its luxurious features, the home’s location within the prized Patricks Purchase subdivision also holds strong appeal for families, with some of the area’s best schools just a short drive away.

From MarketWatch • Nov. 20, 2025

Park Forest, it turns out, was one of America’s first fully planned communities—not just a housing subdivision, but a full village designed for about thirty thousand people, with shopping malls, churches, schools, and parks.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama