the lot

noun

: all the things of a group
They sell tuxedos, business suits, casual wear …the lot.
This one's the best of the lot.

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Artificial, which arrives in theaters on Christmas, may be the most searing of the lot. — Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 16 Oct. 2026 Several signs are usually posted around the lot warning visitors about when the park will close, and a staff member will lock the gate. — Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2026 One creative team member on an Amazon MGM series tells Variety that AI training is a requirement on the lot these days. — Matt Donnelly, Variety, 14 Oct. 2026 The multi-brand firm has some radical ideas for future four-wheelers, and this one is arguably the most fun one of the lot. — New Atlas, 13 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for the lot

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“The lot.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20lot. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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