territorial

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His line-break helped Exeter apply the territorial pressure that led to Vintcent going over, with Slade superbly using the prevailing wind to kick a tricky conversion.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

Fieldwork and logistics were supported by multiple organizations in Nunavut, with permits granted by territorial authorities and the Qikiqtani Inuit Association.

From Science Daily • Mar. 24, 2026

He denied that Iran was involved in the Russian invasion, saying that it supported Ukraine's territorial integrity.

From Barron's • Mar. 14, 2026

Also, CNN reported that 38 crew members were rescued after a suspected Iranian attack set two foreign tankers ablaze in Iraqi territorial waters, citing the head of Iraq’s ports company.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 11, 2026

Second, many species that live in herds for part of the year are territorial in the breeding season, when they fight and do not tolerate each other’s presence.

From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond