enemy territory

noun

: an area of land that belongs to or is controlled by the enemy

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Recent Examples on the Web Given the disparities in human and military potential between Israel and its enemies, Israel’s general security concept also tended to emphasize short and decisive wars, fought in enemy territory. Assaf Orion, Foreign Affairs, 12 Sep. 2024 Rejoice Minnesota Vikings fans living in enemy territory. Drake Bentley, Journal Sentinel, 7 Aug. 2024 Accounts of last week’s assassinations in the Western media tend to highlight Israel’s abilities to launch militarily and technologically sophisticated attacks deep within enemy territory. Dalia Dassa Kaye, Foreign Affairs, 5 Aug. 2024 Loading your audio article INDIANAPOLIS — The Big Ten’s rookie commissioner touched down in enemy territory and set about his secret mission: Find common ground with the SEC and establish a partnership that could haul college sports into a new era. Jon Wilner, The Mercury News, 1 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for enemy territory 

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“Enemy territory.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/enemy%20territory. Accessed 2 Oct. 2024.

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