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territory

[ter-i-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee] / ˈtɛr ɪˌtɔr i, -ˌtoʊr i /


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It was positioning in South Korea’s equity market that the most dramatic adjustments took place as its benchmark index reversed into bear-market territory with long positions liquidated and new shorts initiated.

From MarketWatch Aug. 4, 2026

Most of the migrants returned to Morocco after as many as 60,000 overwhelmed the tiny Spanish territory of Ceuta.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 4, 2026

Burnham noted that 98% of the people who swam to the African territory had been returned to Morocco - which he said had dealt with the immediate issue.

From BBC Aug. 2, 2026

That rumour was amplified by social media and the sharing of images showing hundreds of youths celebrating their entry into the territory.

From Barron's Aug. 1, 2026

In May, she made a triumphant flight on purpose into enemy territory and back.

From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein

The Swiss maker of generic drugs said Monday that it entered into two separate settlement agreements—one with the leadership of a consortium of 43 U.S. states and territories, and another with indirect reseller plaintiffs.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 3, 2026

The payments are due to begin in 2027, "in exchange for a full release of all claims the US states and territories asserted against it and its affiliates", the Basel-based group said.

From Barron's Aug. 3, 2026

Several former British territories inherited the same electoral model and have also faced pressure to change it.

From Science Daily Aug. 2, 2026

Flags from 74 nations and territories were carried into the arena during the event, which also featured the Loch Ness monster and performances from Nathan Evans, Tom Walker and KT Tunstall.

From BBC Jul. 23, 2026

With the opening of vast new territories, slaves had tripled in value.

From "Harriet Tubman: Conductor on the Underground Railroad" by Ann Petry




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