territorial
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Russia, whose battlefield advances have slowed since last year, has paid a high price in manpower for relatively small territorial gains.
From Barron's • Apr. 12, 2026
“Just building a fixed facility in and of itself does not qualify as territorial appropriation or territorial sovereignty.”
From Salon • Apr. 9, 2026
Marie Byrd Land doesn’t overlap with the territorial claims of any other nation.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026
He did describe the situation on the frontline as "stable", with small territorial gains in places and losses elsewhere, and suggested the threat of a major Russian breakthrough had receded.
From BBC • Apr. 3, 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
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