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territorial

[ter-i-tawr-ee-uhl, -tohr-] / ˌtɛr ɪˈtɔr i əl, -ˈtoʊr- /
ADJECTIVE
regional
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In another statement Monday, Macron said he commended President Trump during a phone call Sunday night for his “commitment to the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Lebanon.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

But, despite what the adverts and websites say, any tourist making the trip would be landing in one of the world's longest ongoing territorial disputes.

From BBC • May 24, 2026

It extends into the territorial waters of Oman and the UAE.

From BBC • May 21, 2026

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

Second, many species that live in herds for part of the year are territorial in the breeding season, when they fight and do not tolerate each other’s presence.

From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond




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