annexed
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"I found out that he became a member of the Nazi Party around 21st of April 1938, just a few days after the Anschluss," when Adolf Hitler annexed Austria to Germany, he said.
From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026
The transition to “West Bank” occurred in 1950, when Jordan annexed the territory.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 5, 2026
Once tied to the now-defunct city of Tropico, Adams Hill was annexed to Glendale in 1918.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 15, 2026
Local officials denied the operator’s request to be annexed into Tucson and have access to the city’s water.
From Barron's • Oct. 18, 2025
“He’s already annexed Austria and Czechoslovakia,” said Uncle Abraham.
From "Prisoner B-3087" by Alan Gratz
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