annex

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He’s TACO’d on Greenland after his threats to annex the autonomously governed island caused markets to swoon, ultimately settling for what he described as the “concept of a deal” with Europe.

From Slate • Mar. 11, 2026

They rehearsed in a small room in CTG’s annex building on Temple Street, which Desai said was shut down during last summer’s ICE protests.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 17, 2026

Canada, which Trump has said he would like to annex as the “51st state,” has had to “fundamentally shift our strategic posture,” said Carney.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 23, 2026

Sir Keir Starmer has welcomed US President Donald Trump dropping his tariff threat to European opponents of his plan to annex Greenland.

From BBC • Jan. 22, 2026

The jail, in Hampden town, was in an annex of the courthouse.

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt