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demarcation

[dee-mahr-key-shuhn] / ˌdi mɑrˈkeɪ ʃən /


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As a somewhat arbitrary demarcation, ringing in a new year sometimes lacks drama—though not this year.

From Barron's • Dec. 18, 2025

The dispute over the exact demarcation of the two countries’ border has its origins in a 1909 map drawn up by Cambodia’s then colonial power France that was later disputed by Thailand.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 11, 2025

It comes as thousands have protested at the UN's annual climate conference, with some carrying signs reading "demarcation now".

From BBC • Nov. 18, 2025

The easy demarcation line for Ohtani this year has been before and after he returned to pitching in mid-June, with offensive production dropping even as his stuff has ticked up on the mound.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 4, 2025

He was just thirty—young enough that he needed to draw a line of demarcation between himself and the boys he commanded.

From "The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics" by Daniel James Brown




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