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contiguous

[kuhn-tig-yoo-uhs] / kənˈtɪg yu əs /


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Alico’s Joshua Grove was the largest citrus grove in Florida, likely the largest contiguous grove in the country.

From Slate • Apr. 20, 2026

To address this gap, the researchers developed a framework to examine temperature changes across the contiguous 48 United States, allowing for a more precise comparison of how warming unfolds in different locations.

From Science Daily • Apr. 4, 2026

SpaceX’s Nicholls said that his company plans to launch its direct-to-cell capable satellites in mid-2027 and can put up a constellation capable of “global and contiguous coverage” within six months.

From Barron's • Mar. 4, 2026

And could states not physically contiguous to Pakistan or India choose to join either?

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 30, 2026

The gymnasium was contiguous to the east wing of the school, and a grassless football field with cracked baked mud harrowed by cleats formed the far boundary of the campus to the north.

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy




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