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territory

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


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That, as well as massive shareholder dilution, has pushed the stock into “penny stock” territory — it has closed below $1 every day since Jan. 15. — from its peak well above $200.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 12, 2026

The Nasdaq is up 10% since a recent low 11 days ago, signifying an exit from so-called correction territory.

From Barron's • Apr. 11, 2026

He even manages to pull off an a cappella version of the 2004 Mario R&B ballad “Let Me Love You” without drifting into cringe territory.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

This time he fled into Creek territory, where he was captured and imprisoned by members of the Creek nation.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

Things only got low-down and dirty when they were fighting over mates in the spring—or fighting over hunting territory in the winter.

From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz




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