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territory

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


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The ETF then languished in correction territory — it never rose more than 10% off that Nov. 20 low — until it made a new low in early February.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

Gold prices slumped more than 2% to $4173 an ounce on Wednesday, reaching year lows and entering bear-market territory.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

The agreement requires the Lebanese state to take back control of its territory a little at a time as it disarms and dismantles the militant group.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

However, the court can exercise jurisdiction over crimes committed by their nationals on the territory of ICC member states.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

Her expression, like Fig’s satisfied calm while grooming, was definitely moving into happy territory.

From "Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence" by Sonja Thomas




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