area
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Meanwhile, Iran has claimed military control of an area around the Strait of Hormuz, and has said all transit through the strait "requires coordination with and authorisation from the Persian Gulf Strait Authority".
From BBC • May 23, 2026
Charles Smith Jr., 64, of Cypress, did not find himself in the initial evacuation area, but when the zone was expanded his household was affected.
From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2026
Police and security forces swarmed the White House on Saturday evening after shots were fired in the area, authorities said.
From Barron's • May 23, 2026
Schools in the area closed Friday and shelters opened for the tens of thousands of people who evacuated the area.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 2026
“Or perhaps not a parade. Perhaps we could just use your likeness on some promotional materials. Show the greater Washington area what a patriotic girl we have on our staff.”
From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse
Vocabulary lists containing area
Middle School Geometry, List 1
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Geometry - Introductory
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Scrabble: Four-Letter Words with 3 Vowels
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