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exclaves

noun

plural of exclave

as in outposts

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Among the galleries operating outposts there are Almine Rech, Gagosian, Gladstone, Lévy Gorvy Dayan, Sprüth Magers, Skarstedt, and White Cube.

— News Desk, Artforum, 20 July 2026
The Israeli government also uses military outposts as a first step to establish a physical, civilian presence on the ground, which is then gradually expanded into civilian communities and settlements.

— Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 20 July 2026

Definition of outposts

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Foreigners who invest in their economies, buy real estate or pay their governments directly gain passports that allow visa-free travel to more than 140 countries and territories, including much of Europe.

— Widlore Mérancourt, Washington Post, 18 July 2026
There has been a series of militant attacks against Malian security forces in recent months as armed groups compete for influence and territories in the Sahel region.

— ABC News, ABC News, 18 July 2026

Definition of territories

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Golden mussels reproduce rapidly, forming dense colonies on underwater surfaces that can clog pipes, pumps and critical water infrastructure while disrupting local ecosystems.

— Reeti Malhotra, Sacbee.com, 21 July 2026
The approach is partly inspired by collective behavior found in nature, including bird flocks and insect colonies.

— Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 21 July 2026

Definition of colonies

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Centuries ago, enslaved people often worked with horses and other livestock on plantations.

— Sarah Enelow-Snyder, Midwest Living, 19 July 2026
Indigenous tree species are generally better adapted to local climates, support far more wildlife, and create healthier, more resilient ecosystems than large monoculture plantations.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 14 July 2026

Definition of plantations

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The marches to the matches showcased Toronto’s vibrant multiculturalism, as fans from various diasporas sang, cheered and celebrated together.

— Adam Crafton, New York Times, 20 July 2026
The Norwegians, the Colombians, the Congolese, the diasporas of their fans traveling.

— Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 17 July 2026

Definition of diasporas

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His personal insults, ranging from Adam Schiff having a pencil neck to Chris Christie’s weight to Bruce Springsteen’s aged face, also were repeats of various Truth Social posts.

— Ted Johnson, Deadline, 25 July 2026
The organization helped elevate Pride throughout the region, inspiring the Downtown Napa Association to hang Pride flags on light posts, eventually expanding the display to every municipality in Napa County.

— Matt Kirouac, Travel + Leisure, 25 July 2026

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