territorial
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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
"We hope these discussions will advance lasting peace between the two countries, full recognition of each other's sovereignty and territorial integrity, and establishing genuine security along their shared border," said state department spokesman Tommy Pigott.
From BBC • May 15, 2026
"Ukraine is still successful in defending its territorial integrity," she said.
From Barron's • May 11, 2026
Sheldrick said it was possible that the hippo's mother died in a "territorial fight... protecting her calf, as infanticide is common in hippo society".
From BBC • May 6, 2026
The males are making their last territorial an- noucements before darkness falls.
From "On the Far Side of the Mountain" by Jean Craighead George
Vocabulary lists containing territorial
Elements of the Universe: Terr, Terra ("Earth")
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