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noun Download 🔗Share (now chiefly in the plural) The grounds of a large country house. Examples : "The children enjoyed playing croquet on the vast policies of the estate. " property area nature Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
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noun Download 🔗Share A number pool lottery Examples : "Many elderly people in New York City during the Great Depression played the numbers, also known as "policies", hoping for a small win to help them get by. " game number bet Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading