territorial
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China declared it a national nature reserve and has banned giant clam harvesting—tactics analysts say are designed to harden its territorial claim.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026
BBC Verify understands the UK's interception policy applies to both the UK's territorial waters and the EEZ.
From BBC • May 12, 2026
"Ukraine is still successful in defending its territorial integrity," she said.
From Barron's • May 11, 2026
The territorial island, whose residents were granted U.S. citizenship in 1917, receives less federal funding than most states.
From Salon • May 6, 2026
Alliances formed and broke over and over again; new territorial disputes erupted over colonies, and countries struggled to dominate trade to and from the New World.
From "Zero: The Biography of a Dangerous Idea" by Charles Seife
Vocabulary lists containing territorial
Elements of the Universe: Terr, Terra ("Earth")
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