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territorial

[ter-i-tawr-ee-uhl, -tohr-] / ˌtɛr ɪˈtɔr i əl, -ˈtoʊr- /
ADJECTIVE
regional
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China declared it a national nature reserve and has banned giant clam harvesting—tactics analysts say are designed to harden its territorial claim.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

"Ukraine is still successful in defending its territorial integrity," she said.

From Barron's • May 11, 2026

Authorities are now investigating how the drone ended up in Greece's territorial waters and why it may have been in the Mediterranean.

From BBC • May 9, 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

There was a chart showing the territorial boundaries of Lake Windsor High School and Tangerine High School, and another chart showing the Lake Windsor football records before and after the arrival of Antoine Thomas.

From "Tangerine" by Edward Bloor




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