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fiefdom

noun

ˈfēf-dəm

Definition of fiefdom

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 Individual fiefdoms will survive this disingenuous brand of political gamesmanship, but the governor and other top leaders may not. — Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 4 June 2026 Then there are the lesser houses, the lower fiefdoms squabbling over the crumbs that fall from the big kids’ table. — Joe Wilkins, Futurism, 14 May 2026 This is another inefficient Broward County bureaucratic fiefdom, with people isolated in separate silos who do not want to deal with each other. — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 13 May 2026 Joe is lording over his fiefdom from his den, designed in perfect Don Corleone-chic decor, when his fax machine buzzes to life. — David Fear, Rolling Stone, 21 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for fiefdom

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Aymeric Laporte had no intention of letting Lionel Messi get by him after the little genius laid off a pass and headed towards the Spain penalty area.

— Tim Spiers, New York Times, 20 July 2026
The children were taken to area hospitals, where they were all eventually pronounced dead.

— Chelsea Bailey, CNN Money, 20 July 2026

Definition of area

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Technologies that once lived squarely in the realm of science fiction are now entering nurseries, classrooms, and family life at extraordinary speed, capturing the attention of adults and children alike.

— Dana Suskind, Time, 14 July 2026
Some fossils are loaned to institutions such as museums, while remaining privately owned, while others wind up in private collections and disappear from the public realm.

— Jacopo Prisco, CNN Money, 13 July 2026

Definition of realm

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Saturday Night Live performances — both regular cast members and guests — used to be the domain of the now-defunct Outstanding Individual Performance in a Variety or Music Program category.

— Joe Reid, Vulture, 17 July 2026
Most organizations don't need AI that can reason across every domain.

— Dave Link, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026

Definition of domain

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And some legal experts are now questioning whether the department is playing politics in an unprecedented way with a high-profile criminal investigation.

— Josh Campbell, CNN Money, 19 July 2026
But the department still did other daytime road work around town and worked on I-285 in the overnight hours.

— Doug Turnbull, AJC.com, 19 July 2026

Definition of department

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Instead of crowding your entryway with a table, bench and coat rack, consider getting a piece that combines those elements, says Lynch.

— Andee Tagle, NPR, 19 July 2026
Electronic warfare is increasingly becoming a critical element of modern military operations, where forces must rapidly detect, identify and counter hostile electromagnetic emissions while protecting friendly communications.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 19 July 2026

Definition of element

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Corey Hawkins as Polybus Polybus is another one of Penelope’s many suitors who scheme to take her hand and kingdoms for themselves.

— Hannah Abraham, Forbes.com, 18 July 2026
Iran launched attacks on Saudi Arabia for the first time in about three months, according to two people familiar with the matter, triggering early warning alarms in Al-Kharj, east of the capital Riyadh, and at Yanbu on the kingdom's Red Sea coast.

— Sarah D. Wire, USA Today, 18 July 2026

Definition of kingdom

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Tunnel walks have evolved from viral social media moments into marketing platforms for luxury brands, agencies and media companies, giving athletes new ways to shape their identities, engage fans and expand brand visibility.

— Nethumi Kannangara, Sportico.com, 15 July 2026
With fervent editing, careful scene geography, and assured direction, the walk before the run can be tense enough to send viewers crawling out of their seats, willing the fugitive onscreen to get a move on already.

— Ben Travers, IndieWire, 15 July 2026

Definition of walk

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This story is based on dozens of interviews with Jean, her friends and colleagues, law enforcement officials, psychologists, academics and experts in the field of romance scams, as well as a review of more than 10,000 messages.

— Juliet Linderman, Fortune, 16 July 2026
Great game day eats can sometimes outshine what happens on the field.

— Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 July 2026

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