territories

plural of territory
as in habitats
the place where a plant or animal is usually or naturally found that plant's territory extends from Georgia all the way north to Maine

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Recent Examples of territories The ceremony will be broadcast live to more than 200 territories worldwide. Clayton Davis, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024 This collaboration comes as both artists continue to explore new creative territories. Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 11 Dec. 2024 The film, which has mixed reviews, faltered last weekend in its international box office debut with just $2 million from 31 territories. Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 10 Dec. 2024 Prime Video counts more than 200M subscribers around the world with availability in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide. Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 9 Dec. 2024 In today’s evolving animation landscape, this is a golden opportunity to expand the studio into uncharted territories that will push creative boundaries through innovative visual styles and immersive stories that will inspire audiences around the world. Jamie Lang, Variety, 9 Dec. 2024 Top earning territories were Spain with $347,000 followed by Mexico with $239,000 and Thailand with $146,000. Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 8 Dec. 2024 With 286 galleries from 38 countries and territories featuring a vast array of artists, not to mention official merch shops, restaurants, and brand activations, navigating the fair’s bustling halls can feel overwhelming. Salomé Gómez-Upegui, Vogue, 7 Dec. 2024 The world is currently experiencing a fourth global coral bleaching event, with mass bleaching confirmed in at least 62 countries and territories worldwide from 2023 to early 2024, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Peter Guo, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024

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“Territories.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/territories. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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