as in habitat
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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The Basic Law passed in 2018 by the Israeli legislature made this much clear, affirming that only Jews have a right to self-determination in the territory that includes the West Bank and Gaza.
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John Spencer, Foreign Affairs, 18 Nov. 2024
Conventions were held in all states and territories to elect delegates and consider recommendations.
—Michael Barnes, Austin American-Statesman, 18 Nov. 2024
The Georgia singer’s hushed delivery set to plaintive piano turns the previously muscular love song into one of pained heartbreak, and Dunn gamely follows Moroney’s lead into emo-country territory.
—Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 18 Nov. 2024
Additional territories from Netflix’s footprint of more than 190 are to be added over time.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 18 Nov. 2024
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John Spencer, Foreign Affairs, 18 Nov. 2024
Conventions were held in all states and territories to elect delegates and consider recommendations.
—Michael Barnes, Austin American-Statesman, 18 Nov. 2024
The Georgia singer’s hushed delivery set to plaintive piano turns the previously muscular love song into one of pained heartbreak, and Dunn gamely follows Moroney’s lead into emo-country territory.
—Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 18 Nov. 2024
Additional territories from Netflix’s footprint of more than 190 are to be added over time.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 18 Nov. 2024
See all Example Sentences for territory
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“Territory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/territory. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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