patch
Example Sentences
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On a patch of rough ground near the Irrawaddy River, aspiring member of parliament and retired Lieutenant-General Tayza Kyaw tries to muster some enthusiasm from his audience with a speech promising them better times.
From BBC
The industry is testing technologies to evaporate the liquid faster and strip it of salt so it can be reused outside the oil patch.
The owner of a patch of land where 30 tonnes of industrial waste has been dumped says he feels "helpless" to tackle the issue after being told it would cost £20,000 to clear.
From BBC
She also told me: "This break is extremely permanent. It feels like James and Rupert will never patch up their differences."
From BBC
Whatever void she felt then is long gone, since the beagle has become a pop culture darling, adorning all manner of merchandise — from pimple patches to luxury handbags.
From Los Angeles Times
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
