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territory

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


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One is exposure to Virginia, a data-center-rich territory with high electricity demand growth.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

The stock has shaken off the broader software selloff to break into positive territory on a year-to-date basis.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

Gold prices slumped to the lowest levels of the year Wednesday and sank deeper into bear-market territory.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

Apart from denying Pakistan's allegation that it had been providing safe harbour to militants, Afghanistan's government has repeatedly said its territory is not being used to threaten the security of other countries.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

The team hoped it would be easier here for Tao Tao to blend in and make his way with less competition for territory and food.

From "Camp Panda" by Catherine Thimmesh




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