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ranch

noun

ˈranch

Definition of ranch

as in farm

a piece of land and its buildings used to grow crops or raise livestock lives on a cattle ranch in Texas that's as big as the whole state of Rhode Island

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Recent Examples of ranch Boren owns a ranch along State Highway 75 near Alturas and Redfish lakes. — Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 8 Oct. 2026 The hotel also has partnerships with private ranches for fly fishing adventures and can arrange a bespoke hot air balloon ride through the Rio Grande Gorge, ending with a champagne toast and sunrise brunch. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026 Two of the pups, Lil' Bit and Smiley, were among 52 of the dogs voluntarily surrendered in a large-scale operation from a ranch in Texas and are receiving medical care at Brandywine Valley SPCA. — Kerri Corrado, CBS News, 6 Oct. 2026 Designed for ranch work and rugged driving, the Terra pickup features green paint, 37-inch tires on 18-inch wheels, heavy-duty side steps, a front bull bar, a roof basket with lights, and expanded cargo-bed storage. — Chase Jordan october 3, Charlotte Observer, 3 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for ranch

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farm

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There are similar issues in competitive races in Kansas, Iowa and Ohio, where Republican acquiescence could hurt the party on Election Day as their constituents face factory layoffs, farm foreclosures and higher prices.

— ABC News, ABC News, 11 Oct. 2026
Van Zuilen observed many of the objects directly from his balcony from the town of Heiloo in the Netherlands, while others required van Zuilen to take his telescopes further afield to avoid capturing treetops and farm buildings in his field of view.

— Anthony Wood, Space.com, 11 Oct. 2026

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