real estate
Americannoun
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property, especially in land.
three acres of real estate.
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available space or capacity.
A bigger screen will give you extra real estate.
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Origin of real estate
First recorded in 1640–45
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Over the next two quarters, real estate and banks were decimated.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026
Over the next two quarters, real estate and banks were decimated.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026
This time around, Sonenshein noted, political heavyweights such as real estate developer Rick Caruso and county Supervisor Lindsey Horvath eyed the contest only to stay out.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026
Another older attendee acting as a mentor pipes up, advising others to pay attention even if they aren’t planning on going into real estate.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026
“The real estate agent says, ‘We’re opening doors for you!’
From "Dog Squad" by Chris Grabenstein
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