as in territories
a small country that is controlled and protected by a larger one
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Noun
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The president-elect has also been needling Panama, Canada and Greenland over ownership of their territories.—
Andy Biggs,
Newsweek,
25 Dec. 2024 -
There are four main Australian holiday blocks per year, including a six-week Christmas break, but exact dates vary between states and territories.—
Sarah Reid,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Drake plays at the slowest tempo in D-I, the only team to average fewer than 60 possessions per game.—
CJ Moore,
The Athletic,
21 Mar. 2025
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The Pistons then moved to a 110-109 lead, amid several uneven possessions by Ware.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
20 Mar. 2025
Noun
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This includes evaluating the project scope, identifying dependencies and addressing potential issues upfront.—
Steve Millidge,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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During construction, embedding eco-friendly practices into the architecture—such as eliminating fossil fuel dependencies and incorporating energy reuse systems—lays the foundation for greener operations.—
Chris Sharp,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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“Protectorates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/protectorates. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.
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