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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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Amazon had previously relied on parcel carriers like FedEx and United Parcel Service.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

Smaller merchants generally lack the size and scale to lock in the lowest rates, said Satish Jindel, president of ShipMatrix, which tracks parcel shipping data.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

The dwelling sits on a 1.4-acre parcel that is home to a glittering swimming pool and spa, an enormous patio, an outdoor kitchen, and a fire pit area.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 30, 2026

“The Forum parcel is absolutely not large enough for a baseball stadium,” Butts said.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026

I finished tying the string on a parcel, and she approached my counter, introduced herself as Mrs. Kurowski, and asked for a dozen cream pastries.

From "The Light in Hidden Places" by Sharon Cameron




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