territorial
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Meanwhile, the French Polynesian government said the woman had transited through without notifying "territorial and national authorities".
From BBC • May 13, 2026
Hospitals, he observes, “have exalted missions, which can obscure the fact that they’re just as full of territorial jerks as investment banks.”
From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026
"Our historical experience has taught us that delegating vital matters... to international judicial bodies has been detrimental to our sovereignty and our territorial integrity," he said.
From Barron's • May 6, 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
“Fairies are highly territorial, nonmigratory creatures. Put them in a livable environment and they stay put. Especially an environment like Fablehaven, with gardens and plentiful food and other enchanted critters.”
From "Fablehaven" by Brandon Mull
Vocabulary lists containing territorial
Elements of the Universe: Terr, Terra ("Earth")
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