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territorial

[ter-i-tawr-ee-uhl, -tohr-] / ˌtɛr ɪˈtɔr i əl, -ˈtoʊr- /
ADJECTIVE
regional
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They have been languishing in highly-guarded camps since the group lost its territorial control in Syria after a years-long military campaign by the US-led coalition and local allies.

From BBC • May 8, 2026

The territorial island, whose residents were granted U.S. citizenship in 1917, receives less federal funding than most states.

From Salon • May 6, 2026

The U.S.-proposed route goes through Oman’s territorial waters and is located south of the Traffic Separation Scheme.

From MarketWatch • May 5, 2026

That distinction matters most when an adversary seeks a rapid fait accompli—a limited territorial gain achieved before the U.S. can respond effectively.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 3, 2026

Like chimps, they are territorial and may kill hyenas from neighboring clans.

From "My Life with the Chimpanzees" by Jane Goodall




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