as in territories
a small country that is controlled and protected by a larger one
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Chaired by Saint Kitts and Nevis Prime Minister Terrance Drew, the conference will bring together the heads of government from 15 Caribbean nations as well as the prime ministers and premiers from non-independent Caribbean territories.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
23 Feb. 2026 -
South Korea’s Lotte Entertainment is handling all other international territories.—
Liz Shackleton,
Deadline,
22 Feb. 2026
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Three De’Anthony Melton free throws got the deficit back to three after another Pelicans score, but the Pelicans held on for the win after a few empty Warriors possessions.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
25 Feb. 2026
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Freeny scored on consecutive possessions as the redshirt freshman reached a season-high seven points.—
Aaron Heisen,
Oc Register,
25 Feb. 2026
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Critics argue this creates dangerous dependencies.—
Andy Browne,
semafor.com,
24 Feb. 2026
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The system tracks timing and dependencies without demanding constant attention.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
20 Feb. 2026
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“Protectorates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/protectorates. Accessed 27 Feb. 2026.
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