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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Recent Examples of territory
Vanuatu committed to prioritize policing cooperation with Pacific Islands Forum members, a collection of 18 countries and territories that includes Australia.
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ABC News,
29 June 2026
If the fighting stopped while Israel retained control of Lebanese territory, Jerusalem would hold decisive leverage to demand that Hezbollah surrender its weapons to the Lebanese state, in return for Israeli withdrawal.
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Hussain Abdul-Hussain,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 June 2026
But with his debut novel Get Lost, out July 7 from Cardinal, Halpern is striking out into new territory.
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Lizz Schumer,
PEOPLE,
29 June 2026
Adjusting territory design requires updates to quota allocation, capacity planning and compensation logic.
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Stephen MacFarlane,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
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ABC News,
29 June 2026
If the fighting stopped while Israel retained control of Lebanese territory, Jerusalem would hold decisive leverage to demand that Hezbollah surrender its weapons to the Lebanese state, in return for Israeli withdrawal.
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Hussain Abdul-Hussain,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 June 2026
But with his debut novel Get Lost, out July 7 from Cardinal, Halpern is striking out into new territory.
—
Lizz Schumer,
PEOPLE,
29 June 2026
Adjusting territory design requires updates to quota allocation, capacity planning and compensation logic.
—
Stephen MacFarlane,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for territory
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Jackie and Shadow became internet sensations thanks to the live webcams maintained in their nest by nonprofit organization Friends of Big Bear Valley, which is an outspoken voice for conserving eagle habitat.
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Fleenor said rapid development is creating the ideal habitat for the roaches to thrive.
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Williams said the suspect lived in the home and appeared to be the only occupant at the time of the shooting.
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Pluverge, an ice cream maker at Taste the Tropics, came to the United States on asylum after he was kidnapped and tortured by gang members in his home country.
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“Territory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/territory. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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