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annex

[uh-neks, an-eks, an-eks, -iks] / əˈnɛks, ˈæn ɛks, ˈæn ɛks, -ɪks /




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His threats to annex Canada and Mexico are at least partially informed by the fact that they are oil rich nations as well.

From Salon • Apr. 7, 2026

He’s TACO’d on Greenland after his threats to annex the autonomously governed island caused markets to swoon, ultimately settling for what he described as the “concept of a deal” with Europe.

From Slate • Mar. 11, 2026

In January, President Trump threatened to annex Greenland, which is a part of Denmark.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 2, 2026

He described American threats to annex Denmark's autonomous territory of Greenland "mind-boggling".

From Barron's • Feb. 26, 2026

Most of the TB tribe came around to endorsing the idea, and in a final compromise, WHO placed the second-line antibiotics in an annex to its essential drugs list.

From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French




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