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demarcate

[dih-mahr-kayt, dee-mahr-kayt] / dɪˈmɑr keɪt, ˈdi mɑrˌkeɪt /


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To demarcate the borders of his $15 million deal, Jefferson sent out a Corps of Discovery—including young U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 16, 2026

“But we didn’t expect it to demarcate only two lands this year.”

From Seattle Times ● Apr. 22, 2024

Like their Jedi namesake, Skywalker gibbons cannot swim, so rivers tend to demarcate their species boundaries.

From Science Daily ● Feb. 14, 2024

The second, published in Psychology of Sexual Orientation and Gender Diversity on Nov. 30, took those qualitative findings and attempted to demarcate four discrete subtypes or pathways for detransition.

From Slate ● Dec. 1, 2023

It seems likely that just this deliberate practice may serve to more clearly demarcate truth from falsehood in the individual's mind.

From Pathology of Lying, accusation, and swindling: a study in forensic psychology by William Healy

The Yellow Line demarcates territory in Gaza still under Israeli control under the ceasefire deal.

From BBC ● Jan. 21, 2026

The so-called yellow line demarcates the boundary inside the Gaza Strip that Israeli troops have withdrawn behind, as part of the US-brokered ceasefire.

From Barron's ● Nov. 20, 2025

When they look to the left, they see that another large sign demarcates the “MADE-UP” titles.

From Seattle Times ● Jan. 18, 2022

The bike lane is slightly elevated above the car lane, which feels safer than just a white line that demarcates bike lanes in many other cities.

From New York Times ● Mar. 25, 2019

The Devils Thumb demarcates the Alaska-British Columbia border east of Petersburg, a fishing village accessible only by boat or plane.

From "Into the Wild" by Jon Krakauer

What was once a regional sport with deep roots and clearly demarcated borders has morphed into a sprawling battle where geography and tradition have been pushed into the background.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 8, 2025

The Comoe River clearly delimits part of the northeastern frontier between Ivory Coast and Burkina Faso -- but the land border is poorly demarcated.

From Barron's ● Oct. 20, 2025

Brazil's president has previously pledged to recognise indigenous land reserves, but the Tupinambás' territory has not yet been formally demarcated by the government.

From BBC ● Sep. 12, 2024

The campfire setting, demarcated with lanterns, suggests a support group.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 26, 2024

She stood looking at the line of trees that demarcated the woods as clearly as any doorway.

From "Breadcrumbs" by Anne Ursu

Thai authorities say they are investigating if negligence led to the fire, as survivors reported doors being locked and a lack of signage demarcating emergency exits.

From BBC ● Jul. 16, 2026

Recognizing and demarcating Indigenous lands leads to reduced deforestation and increased reforestation.

From Salon ● Jan. 29, 2023

Lebanon hopes that demarcating maritime borders will pave the way for gas exploration to help lift it out of its crippling economic crisis, which has plunged three-quarters of its population into poverty.

From Seattle Times ● Oct. 27, 2022

Amid R&B performances and Cajun food trucks, his name was everywhere from the video screens lining the event’s main thoroughfare to the Bakewell Media Music Stage demarcating its southernmost end.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 18, 2022

The light flickered over the paper as the old woman crouched down and stared at the lines demarcating the Great Wood, the river Nir, the Kell.

From "Huntress" by Malinda Lo




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