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territory

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


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The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 301 points on Monday, or 0.6%, and into positive territory for the year.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026

The Nasdaq exited correction territory on Friday, rising 0.4% to extend its winning streak to eight sessions.

From Barron's • Apr. 12, 2026

If you should travel northeast from City Hall, you’ll be entering “Mad Max” territory.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 11, 2026

Spurs, who face Sunderland on Sunday in new boss Roberto de Zerbi's first game in charge, are now in completely uncharted territory.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

“But that’s all people in Asamando see when they look at me,” I say, fully aware that I’m entering rant territory.

From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer




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