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territory

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


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While the index is still in “extreme fear” territory, it signals that sentiment has improved slightly.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

The ETF then languished in correction territory — it never rose more than 10% off that Nov. 20 low — until it made a new low in early February.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

Gold prices slumped to the lowest levels of the year Wednesday and sank deeper into bear-market territory.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

However, the court can exercise jurisdiction over crimes committed by their nationals on the territory of ICC member states.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

Under the law, slavery is prohibited in Louisiana Purchase territory north of a designated border.

From "In the Shadow of Liberty" by Kenneth C. Davis




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