hemisphere
Example Sentences
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It asserted America's right to dominate the Western hemisphere and keep European powers from trying to meddle in the newly independent states of Latin America.
From BBC
Greater financial stability and rapid development in emerging-market nations within our hemisphere could serve U.S. national interests as shared prosperity strengthens political alliances.
December through to February is peak season for avalanches in the northern hemisphere.
From BBC
Cuba, Mexico, Colombia and Greenland have all been floated as targets for future military campaigns in the hemisphere.
From Salon
It declared that the western hemisphere was America's sphere of interest – and warned European powers not to meddle or establish new colonies.
From BBC
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