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territory

[ter-i-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee] / ˈtɛr ɪˌtɔr i, -ˌtoʊr i /


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And US President Donald Trump appears to believe the Russian leader – saying this week that "he's not going to attack a Nato territory".

From BBC Aug. 28, 2026

Previous research suggests that accumulative stone throwing is likely communicative or may even have a symbolic purpose, with sites marking important locations within the chimpanzees’ territory.

From Science Daily Aug. 28, 2026

LAX’s long-awaited Skylink train is 99% complete yet faces mounting uncertainty, as bond ratings sink into junk territory and looming 2026 deadlines raise the specter of default and termination.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 28, 2026

"Should the family wish for him to be buried on the territory of Serbia, we will help ensure that this is done in a dignified and proper manner," he said.

From Barron's Aug. 28, 2026

Meanwhile, in Europe, Hitler was already on the prowl for more territory.

From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein

The settlement - announced this week - included 48 states, plus the District of Columbia and three US territories.

From BBC Aug. 28, 2026

The case, which began as a coordinated, bipartisan effort involving attorneys general from 29 states, eventually expanded to encompass 47, as well as the District of Columbia and three U.S. territories.

From Slate Aug. 26, 2026

First I thought of Spanish rock star and longtime Los Angeles resident Enrique Bunbury, who himself traffics in the diffuse territories of the ominous and esoteric.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 25, 2026

"I'd love to see artificial intelligence winning wars, liberating territories."

From Barron's Aug. 20, 2026

The existing slave states wanted any new territories to be admitted into the Union with slavery allowed.

From "In the Shadow of Liberty" by Kenneth C. Davis




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