as in territories
a small country that is controlled and protected by a larger one
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The birds use sharp chirps, followed by low whistles, to mark territories, attract mates, and warn other birds.—
Marina Watts,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026 -
The deal gives Radial Entertainment digital rights to the franchise across all platforms and territories, with Goldstein Pictures retaining linear television rights to the show as well as the underlying intellectual property.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Jan. 2026
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That last lob, could have dribbled that out and then there’s some silly possessions before that.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Jan. 2026
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Her possessions were sent to Brussels and later to Marie Antoinette’s home country.—
Elle Meier,
InStyle,
9 Jan. 2026
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By modeling complex biological structures and interactions, the AI helped uncover molecular dependencies that are difficult to detect through conventional laboratory methods.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
1 Jan. 2026
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Then, with each partner navigating its own constantly shifting priorities, India’s dependencies can leave it exposed not only to a single country but also to a wider range of rivalries and geopolitical risks.—
Tanvi Madan,
Foreign Affairs,
16 Dec. 2025
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“Protectorates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/protectorates. Accessed 15 Jan. 2026.
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