annexed

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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

His tough stance in 1983 - when some Nigerian islands were annexed in Lake Chad by Chadian soldiers - is still remembered in the north-east, after he blockaded the area and drove off the invaders.

From BBC • Jul. 13, 2025

Countries that had been annexed by the Soviet Union wanted more independence.

From "Women in Space" by Karen Bush Gibson