territorial
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Weber also noted that mating season is coming to an end, when alligators become very territorial.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 6, 2026
With international support, Syria's Kurds were key to the fight against IS during the civil war, leading to the jihadists' territorial defeat there in 2019.
From Barron's • Jul. 6, 2026
It also stressed that "the Government of Israel declares that it has no territorial ambitions in Lebanon."
From Barron's • Jun. 27, 2026
The first clause mentions Lebanon three times and commits the U.S. to ensuring its territorial integrity and sovereignty.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 18, 2026
It’s gotten worse since Dad moved back to Cincinnati—they’re, like, territorial!
From "Blended" by Sharon M. Draper
Vocabulary lists containing territorial
Elements of the Universe: Terr, Terra ("Earth")
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