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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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MIAMI—A battle royal has erupted among some of Miami’s most powerful economic players over a 10-acre parcel of land on Fisher Island, often dubbed the wealthiest ZIP Code in America.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 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

Even the property’s parcel is exceptional, notes listing agent Sam Coleman of IS Luxury Real Estate.

From MarketWatch • May 21, 2026

The suggestions in the report include bonds, a parcel tax, grants, fees on tickets to concerts and sporting events, fees on taxi and rideshare trips, and much, much more.

From Los Angeles Times • May 16, 2026

Harry ripped the parcel open and gasped as a magnificent, gleaming broomstick rolled out onto his bedspread.

From "Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban" by J.K. Rowling




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