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territory

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


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In May, Ethiopia and Sudan -- engulfed by civil war since 2023 -- traded accusations that each had violated the other's territory and were supporting insurgent forces.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

The stock has shaken off the broader software selloff to break into positive territory on a year-to-date basis.

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

U.S. stocks moved higher while markets in Asia and Europe were largely in positive territory.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

It seemed like Adam was getting into dangerous territory with his jokes.

From "Hopping Mad (The Hardy Boys: Secret Files, #4)" by Franklin W. Dixon




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