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Small units of them move quickly to avoid detection, seeking opportunities to encroach on enemy territory.
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Olivier Kempf, Harpers Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026
The Raising Cane's appearance was in enemy territory, just about 12 blocks away from his archrival New York Rangers' home arena in Madison Square Garden.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 10 Mar. 2026
Saving the lives of his fellow warriors from what could have been a catastrophic crash deep in enemy territory.
—Time Staff, Time, 25 Feb. 2026
The Washington Wizards crossed the 100-point mark with 16 seconds left of garbage time before a strong Knicks road contingent serenaded their team with cheers in enemy territory.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 4 Feb. 2026
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Olivier Kempf, Harpers Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026
The Raising Cane's appearance was in enemy territory, just about 12 blocks away from his archrival New York Rangers' home arena in Madison Square Garden.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 10 Mar. 2026
Saving the lives of his fellow warriors from what could have been a catastrophic crash deep in enemy territory.
—Time Staff, Time, 25 Feb. 2026
The Washington Wizards crossed the 100-point mark with 16 seconds left of garbage time before a strong Knicks road contingent serenaded their team with cheers in enemy territory.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 4 Feb. 2026
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“Enemy territory.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/enemy%20territory. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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