territory

Example Sentences

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An example he cited was Puerto Rico, a U.S. territory beleaguered by a temperamental power grid and excluded from congressional and presidential elections.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

A WSJ poll projects that consumer price growth held at 1.3% on the year last month, while producer prices finally swung back into the green after more than three years in negative territory.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

In some cases - as in Friday's reported recovery effort in Iran - the operations may happen deep in enemy territory.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

Kuwait's military said its air defences were working to intercept missiles and drones fired towards the Gulf nation's territory.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

Antislavery and proslavery settlers poured into the Kansas territory to sway the vote on the question of slavery.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock