platting

Definition of plattingnext
present participle of plat
as in braiding
to form into a braid plat yarn into a cord

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Recent Examples of platting On average, the city is platting 892 acres per year and is projected to need 911 acres per year for new growth and development. Angela George, Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 14 Jan. 2026 Bennett told the Star-Telegram that Black Mountain will address residents’ concerns about the demand on power and water grids, as well as flooding, as part of the platting process for the project. Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Jan. 2026
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  • Last year, Consumer Reports conducted a study that found carcinogens, a substance that can increase the risk of cancer, in 10 popular synthetic braiding hair brands.
    Essence, Essence, 1 Apr. 2026
  • It was founded by Maeve Heim, who grew up working in her mother’s African braiding salon.
    BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 25 Mar. 2026
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  • Leith emphasizes that Dwell Secure’s functionality extends beyond emergency scenarios, weaving into everyday property management.
    Malana VanTyler, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
  • Never tested in orbit, NASA’s robot could, in theory, perform tasks like weaving solar power stations and antennae in space from spools of carbon fiber.
    Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 25 Apr. 2026

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“Platting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/platting. Accessed 2 May. 2026.

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