region

[ree-juhn] / ˈri dʒən /

NOUN

area, domain; scope

Synonyms

STRONGEST

country district field land locality neighborhood part place province sector suburb territory world zone

STRONG

arena bailiwick belt block clearing demesne division domain dominion environs expanse ground jungle locale precinct quarter range realm scene section shire sphere terrain tract turf vicinity walk ward

WEAK

inner city neck of woods stomping ground

Antonyms

STRONGEST

metropolis whole

STRONG

sky

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Tehran could also mobilize paramilitary groups it cultivated in the region, including Iraqi militias and Yemen’s Houthis, Talé added.

From Los Angeles Times

A government spokesperson said it would protect British interests in the region, adding: "We do not want to see further escalation into a wider regional conflict."

From BBC

But oil markets are pricing in about $5-10 of risk premium that there might be oil supply disruption in the region.

From Barron's

Unseasonably hot temperatures in January in between rainstorms accelerated the life cycle of mosquitoes in the region and led to an increase in mosquito activity, Kluh said.

From Los Angeles Times

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