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Recent Examples of smallholding
Today, countless smallholdings here still tend to the crop, like Jackie Russell, who offers tours of her family’s farm, a 25-acre site producing the Sugarloaf.
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Mark Ellwood, AFAR Media, 14 Apr. 2025
According To Nutritionists By Hannah Coates The rural setting of Glebe House, a restaurant with rooms surrounded by a 15-acre smallholding, is crucial to the spell of the place, which is heavy on Devonshire air and the scent of baking porridge bread.
—Jo Rodgers, Vogue, 3 May 2024
Its contemporary décor is a world away from Heathcliff’s ramshackle smallholding, and includes luxuries like a swimming pool.
—Ruth Bloomfield, WSJ, 9 Aug. 2018
Today, farmers from 1,448 smallholdings, including representatives of 25 ethnic minority groups such as the Lahu and Wa, bring their crops to Nestlé’s spanking new Pu’er headquarters.
—Time, 5 Apr. 2018
Mark Ellwood, AFAR Media, 14 Apr. 2025
According To Nutritionists By Hannah Coates The rural setting of Glebe House, a restaurant with rooms surrounded by a 15-acre smallholding, is crucial to the spell of the place, which is heavy on Devonshire air and the scent of baking porridge bread.
—Jo Rodgers, Vogue, 3 May 2024
Its contemporary décor is a world away from Heathcliff’s ramshackle smallholding, and includes luxuries like a swimming pool.
—Ruth Bloomfield, WSJ, 9 Aug. 2018
Today, farmers from 1,448 smallholdings, including representatives of 25 ethnic minority groups such as the Lahu and Wa, bring their crops to Nestlé’s spanking new Pu’er headquarters.
—Time, 5 Apr. 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for smallholding
Noun
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With so much left to do on their homestead, the couple expects to stay for the long term.—
Celia Fernandez,
CNBC,
25 Apr. 2025
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It’s been ten weeks since the robbery, and Theresa and Shermy the dog are the last two urban cowpokes standing at the old makeshift homestead motel.—
Andy Andersen,
Vulture,
18 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Another not-so-mini reni is documented throughout the season: the addition of a spectacular dining room to the farmhouse that will fit her whole extended family for holidays.—
Mackenzie Schmidt,
People.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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Barrel + Beam Barrel + Beam is a rustic craft brewery specializing in farmhouse ales and barrel-aged beers.—
Jacqueline Kehoe,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The color was first derived from the dye produced on indigo plantations across the South Carolina coast, Atlas Obscura reported.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA Today,
24 Apr. 2025
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This is highly specific work that depends on each plantation's unique characteristics, including location, soil type, and coffee variety.—
Christopher Marquis,
Forbes.com,
17 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Wander trails flanked by native cacti, take in sweeping views of the valley, or attend one of the garden’s seasonal festivals or full moon meditations.—
Michaela Trimble,
Vogue,
28 Apr. 2025
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Mast’s bill called to establish a budget for the garden.—
Jenny Goldsberry,
The Washington Examiner,
27 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Through equal parts coincidence and cajoling, all three end up at the manor where both Audrey and Neville grew up.—
Kimberly Roots,
TVLine,
18 Apr. 2025
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The stately manor, once owned by King Hassan II of Morocco, sits on a 90-acre parcel, to which Pendry has added an organic farm, a complex with two pools and a hot tub, tennis courts, and an event space.—
Travel + Leisure Editors,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Multiple drones work together from a mobile platform, covering large orchard areas efficiently.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
FOXNews.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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All vineyards and orchards are regeneratively farmed, using natural cover crops that encourage deep rooting, and mitigate erosion.—
Lana Bortolot,
Forbes.com,
22 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The hacienda-style home is swathed in vines and surrounded by immaculate landscaping with native plants and blooming, vibrant flowers.—
Emma Reynolds,
Forbes,
14 Jan. 2025
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Or, upgrade to expansive suites, haciendas, or villas with sweeping views of the Sea of Cortez, infinity-edge hot tubs, or private plunge pools.—
Emily Hochberg,
Travel + Leisure,
18 Dec. 2024
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According to camp founder Jamie Loftus, the SUV drove through a farm field before hitting the east wall of the camp building.—
Emily Shapiro,
ABC News,
29 Apr. 2025
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Tire tracks were still visible on Tuesday along the farm field where her Jeep tore through before hitting the building.—
Sara Tenenbaum, Sara Machi, Ian Lee,
CBS News,
29 Apr. 2025
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“Smallholding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/smallholding. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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