as in area
a region of activity, knowledge, or influence
you'll have to ask that guy—the project is his fiefdom
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Recent Examples of fiefdom
Putin has given Kadyrov wide latitude to run Chechnya as his personal fiefdom in return for maintaining stability in the region.
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Reuters, NBC News, 10 Oct. 2024
People who focus on ‘building fiefdoms’ One thing Chaudhry pays attention to is how interviewees measure success.
—Gili Malinsky, CNBC, 2 Oct. 2024
That two fiefdoms are in play—Rovel and Ledu—adds to the sense of glamorous disarray.
—Inkoo Kang, The New Yorker, 20 Sep. 2024
The big picture: Metro Atlanta's driving habits and sprawling land use are decades-long problems that counties and cities — protective of their own fiefdoms — have been reluctant to work together to solve.
—Kristal Dixon, Axios, 20 Sep. 2024
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Reuters, NBC News, 10 Oct. 2024
People who focus on ‘building fiefdoms’ One thing Chaudhry pays attention to is how interviewees measure success.
—Gili Malinsky, CNBC, 2 Oct. 2024
That two fiefdoms are in play—Rovel and Ledu—adds to the sense of glamorous disarray.
—Inkoo Kang, The New Yorker, 20 Sep. 2024
The big picture: Metro Atlanta's driving habits and sprawling land use are decades-long problems that counties and cities — protective of their own fiefdoms — have been reluctant to work together to solve.
—Kristal Dixon, Axios, 20 Sep. 2024
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Skylark Chalet’s standout amenities include a private hot tub with breathtaking mountain views, dual gas fireplaces in the living areas and electric fireplaces in the primary bedroom.Roger Sands, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
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The Canadiens are more calculated, attacking in certain areas of the ice, and containing in others.Arpon Basu, The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024
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Earn rewards on your spending: Best credit cards for shopping In the realm of experiences, cruise company Virgin Voyages began this month offering its first product accepting bitcoin as a payment option — a $120,000 annual pass for up to a year of sailing on its cruise ships.Mimosa Spencer, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024
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Given all of that, what possible threat could an email service launched by Elon Musk, let alone one that currently remains in the realm of rumor, pose to Gmail users?Davey Winder, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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For example, if a buyer searches for a certain keyword and shortlists 5 different names, our AI begins building dynamic associations based on search intent and those domain attributes.Darpan Munjal, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
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Nashville's pop progression isn't just the domain anymore of guys running the gamut from rap to rock.Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
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According to the health department, over 80 attendees who ate the oysters at the event reported illnesses and gastrointestinal symptoms like diarrhea, nausea, abdominal pain, and vomiting.Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 21 Dec. 2024
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The latest communication is one of several similar letters Republican lawmakers have sent to the education department in response to Ortiz’s story and subsequent developments.Jessika Harkay, Hartford Courant, 20 Dec. 2024
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To determine the right model for your business, professor Sebastian Reiche’s award-winning framework emphasizes balancing autonomy with interdependence – two critical elements shaping today’s companies. 4.IESE Business School, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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The show suggests that Ailey worked in ways similar to Valentim—both were reaching back in time, retrieving elements of Africa’s past via abstraction.Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 19 Dec. 2024
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Sunday, December 29 The Wonderful World of Disney Presents Frozen (ABC): Fearless optimist Anna sets off on an epic journey to find her sister, Elsa, whose icy powers have trapped the kingdom of Arendelle in eternal winter.Jessica Radloff, Glamour, 29 Dec. 2024
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Meanwhile, in Ithaca, his wife, Penelope, and son, Telemachus, struggle to preserve the kingdom, warding off relentless suitors who are convinced that Odysseus has died.Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
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Take a walk after a meal Blood sugar levels that fluctuate excessively can result in poor mood, fatigue and excessive hunger, and while eating a varied diet can also help, a brisk walk after eating has been scientifically proven to help balance them.Hannah Coates, Vogue, 1 Jan. 2025
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Oli joined the three-day, 178-mile (286km) walk from Bradford City’s Valley Parade to Anfield — taking in 17 other football grounds — and wrote movingly about the experiences of those living with MND, including former Liverpool player Stephen Darby.The Athletic UK Staff, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
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Lawrence has been recently seen working with his trainer from the field at practice, but there was speculation that the team would shut him down for the remainder of the season.Gord Magill, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
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Samantha Olsen, Rockvale High School The senior Lieutenant Colonel leads a program of over 100 cadets and is on the cross-country team, track and field team and Raider team while carrying a 4.0 grade point average.Andy Humbles, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
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“Fiefdom.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fiefdom. Accessed 4 Jan. 2025.
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