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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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Perched on a hillside parcel that offers “sparkling views,” the property is surrounded by trees, which help to give it a true sense of privacy—a must for any celebrity homeowners.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 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

In February this year, postal workers told the BBC that some letters had been sitting undelivered for weeks and that they had been told to prioritise parcel delivery instead as it is more profitable.

From BBC • May 29, 2026

Grant purchased one parcel in early 2023, when rents in Los Angeles were skyrocketing in a city starved for housing.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

‘Also there is this!’ said Bilbo, bringing out a parcel which seemed to be rather heavy for its size.

From "The Fellowship of the Ring" by J.R.R. Tolkien




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