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
The backstory First mentioned in the annals of history in 1270, this was once the fiefdom of the knights of Chasteigner de la Roche-Posay.
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Lydia Bell, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026
However, in a post published afterward, authorities said specialized police units, along with members of the Armed Forces of Haiti and private military contractors, were carrying out an operation in Delmas 6, long considered part of Chérizier’s fiefdom.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 16 Jan. 2026
Would make a lovely fiefdom for Rubio or another attendant lord to rule in his spare time.
—Alexandra Petri, The Atlantic, 12 Jan. 2026
The sport is comprised of two heavyweight conferences — the SEC and Big Ten — and two other power leagues — the Big 12 and ACC — each of which acts as its own independent fiefdom, angling for what’s primarily in the best interest of its respective members, not necessarily the greater whole.
—Eric Prisbell, Dallas Morning News, 8 Jan. 2026
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Lydia Bell, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026
However, in a post published afterward, authorities said specialized police units, along with members of the Armed Forces of Haiti and private military contractors, were carrying out an operation in Delmas 6, long considered part of Chérizier’s fiefdom.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 16 Jan. 2026
Would make a lovely fiefdom for Rubio or another attendant lord to rule in his spare time.
—Alexandra Petri, The Atlantic, 12 Jan. 2026
The sport is comprised of two heavyweight conferences — the SEC and Big Ten — and two other power leagues — the Big 12 and ACC — each of which acts as its own independent fiefdom, angling for what’s primarily in the best interest of its respective members, not necessarily the greater whole.
—Eric Prisbell, Dallas Morning News, 8 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fiefdom
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By day, spot people moving between the beach, pools, and dining areas, as well as families heading toward the water park.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Apr. 2026
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The San Jose Police Department said a sergeant was patrolling the area at the time and heard the collision.—
Carlos E. Castañeda,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2026
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Now, though, with the widespread circulation of magic manuals, grimoires, and related compendia—with the recording, on paper, of words, spells, histories, stories—witchcraft has taken an irreversible step into the exoteric realm.—
Kristen Roupenian,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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Detecting a single photon is difficult, but as scientists delve into the quantum realm, even microwave photons can make a difference.—
Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Apr. 2026
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Moreover, World Chain’s integration of Flashblocks has cut transaction confirmation times from up to two seconds to just 200 milliseconds, paving the way for highly responsible apps in domains like gaming and trading.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Apr. 2026
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Legal work had the lowest AI success rate among the domains tested, at just 47%.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
5 Apr. 2026
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The police department has forwarded an affidavit in support of his arrest to the Douglas County District Attorney’s Office, which will consider whether to file charges against him.—
Caroline Zimmerman,
Kansas City Star,
9 Apr. 2026
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The department is scrutinizing all contracts signed under his predecessor, Kristi Noem.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 Apr. 2026
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Options lean fruit-forward, herbal and slightly savory, with ingredients like citrus, fresh herbs and briny elements showing up across the list.—
Evan Moore
April 8,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Apr. 2026
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While that event will be ticketed, organizers said all other activation elements within the district will remain free and open to the public.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
8 Apr. 2026
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This small Buddhist kingdom in the eastern Himalayas between China and India is experiencing growth in tourism after opening to international visitors only 50 years ago.—
Patricia Doherty,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Apr. 2026
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Meanwhile, separate attacks on Saudi Arabia’s Manifa and Khurais oil fields have cut the kingdom’s production by roughly 600,000 barrels per day, the Saudi Press Agency said.—
Lee Ying Shan,Sam Meredith,
CNBC,
10 Apr. 2026
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Gilbert gave up two runs on six hits with no walks while striking out five in six innings.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2026
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Also a short walk to games and workouts.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
7 Apr. 2026
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McIlroy followed his first-round 67 with a second-round 65 on Friday and stands 12-under 132 — six shots clear of the field.—
Stan Awtrey,
AJC.com,
11 Apr. 2026
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Carson Benge bobbled a ball in left field, turning a leadoff single into a double for Jacob Wilson, and former Mets utilityman Jeff McNeil sent him home with a single.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
11 Apr. 2026
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