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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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But the parcel never arrived - until Friday when it dropped through the letter box with a message from Royal Mail apologising "for any inconvenience caused".

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

The mayor said Friday that she planned to seize the 10-acre parcel of land housing the fuel depot through eminent-domain proceedings, escalating a conflict that has drawn in some of Miami’s most powerful economic players.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 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

Another express wagon was forever bringing up a parcel from off the train.

From "Secrets at Sea" by Richard Peck




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