as in territories
a small country that is controlled and protected by a larger one
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Noun
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Scanbox Entertainment is set to release the film theatrically across Scandinavia in November 2025, while Wild Bunch will oversee distribution in German-speaking territories.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
16 Oct. 2025 -
Kalshi has not indicated whether moving into new territories will force it to adopt geolocation technology.—
Dan Bernstein,
Sportico.com,
16 Oct. 2025
Noun
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This feel like a Merrimack Valley Conference battle that could be decided in the final few possessions.—
Brendan Connelly,
Boston Herald,
16 Oct. 2025
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Protect your possessions and assets today.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
16 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Europe’s over-reliance on Chinese manufacturing and American defence technology has created dual dependencies that undermine strategic autonomy.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
16 Oct. 2025
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Among the allegations, the USTR determined that China uses state subsidies to lessen competition and create dependencies on the country for non-market entrants.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
14 Oct. 2025
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“Protectorates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/protectorates. Accessed 21 Oct. 2025.
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