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territory

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


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“But this really just comes with the territory after these big moves.”

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

Gold prices slumped more than 2% to $4173 an ounce on Wednesday, reaching year lows and entering bear-market territory.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

Apart from denying Pakistan's allegation that it had been providing safe harbour to militants, Afghanistan's government has repeatedly said its territory is not being used to threaten the security of other countries.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

U.S. stocks moved higher while markets in Asia and Europe were largely in positive territory.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

After the first U-2 flights over Soviet territory, Khrushchev had delivered a formal protest to the U.S. government.

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin




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