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annexation

[an-ik-sey-shuhn, -ek-] / ˌæn ɪkˈseɪ ʃən, -ɛk- /


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Fine introduced a bill called "Greenland Annexation and Statehood Act" in Congress last week.

From BBC • Jan. 20, 2026

Annexation meant that Meitner was suddenly stateless, her Austrian passport meaningless.

From Scientific American • Sep. 7, 2023

Annexation to the city was required, which meant the owner would have had to upgrade the park infrastructure to the tune of $4.2 million.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 17, 2019

In 1910, Korean Emperor Sunjong abdicated as the Japan-Korea Annexation Treaty went into effect.

From Washington Times • Aug. 29, 2018

Annexation manifesto of 1849, some subscribers to, 27.

From The Day of Sir John Macdonald A Chronicle of the First Prime Minister of the Dominion by Pope, Joseph, Sir




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