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
"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 territorial island, whose residents were granted U.S. citizenship in 1917, receives less federal funding than most states.
From Salon • May 6, 2026
“It hardly matters. Annabeth is very territorial about her friends, in case you haven’t noticed. She was quite worried about you. And now that you’re back, I think she suspects where you were marooned.”
From "The Battle of the Labyrinth" by Rick Riordan
Vocabulary lists containing territorial
Elements of the Universe: Terr, Terra ("Earth")
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