territories

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Before the law, the blood sport had been made illegal in all 50 states, but not U.S. territories.

From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026

It was sold to more than 100 territories and confirmed wildlife films could be global blockbusters.

From BBC • May 9, 2026

"They allow for the exchange of information on resources and animal migrations, the forming of partnerships, and temporary access to other territories in the event of a crisis."

From Science Daily • Apr. 28, 2026

To link the original 13 colonies with territories to the west, American politicians and engineers made bold plans for a long-distance highway.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026

The new agricultural territories were not only far smaller than those of ancient foragers, but also far more artificial.

From "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" by Yuval Noah Harari