Definition of regionnext
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as in area
a part or portion having no fixed boundaries if you look in the upper left region of the sky, you can see the constellation Orion

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as in neck
a broad geographical area corn is mostly grown in the central regions of the country

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Recent Examples of region State Grid currently operates across 26 of mainland China’s 31 provincial-level regions, while China Southern Power Grid covers five southern regions, including Guangdong, reports SCMP. Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 29 Apr. 2026 Architecture & Archaeology The Mundo Maya region has arguably the most impressive archaeological sites in all of the world, rivaling even the awe-inspiring pyramids of Egypt. Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Apr. 2026 The Charlotte region ranked second in the nation for total job growth in 2025, trailing only New York City, according to federal data. Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 29 Apr. 2026 Usually in the top 10, the Chicago region overtook New York City last year for the unheralded title. Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for region
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Noun
  • Because Pe’Sla was not included as an affected area and no environmental review was conducted, the approval violates the National Historic Preservation Act and National Environmental Policy Act, the lawsuit alleges.
    Sarah Raza, Los Angeles Times, 5 May 2026
  • The Mets won the series-opener 4-2, using that big sixth inning, two openers in front of David Peterson, and four innings from the lefty who calls the Denver area home.
    Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 5 May 2026
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  • Be sure to cover your head and neck with your arms, and crawl under a sturdy table if possible.
    CA Earthquake Bot, Sacbee.com, 2 May 2026
  • Longtime Fort Worth chef Jon Bonnell is now cancer-free and spoke with Bud Kennedy on the importance of HPV vaccinations after his head and neck cancer treatment.
    Ella Gonzales May 2, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 May 2026
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  • The roughly 40-mile route goes through every borough as roads and bridges normally reserved for cars become a bike-only zone.
    Alexa Herrera, CBS News, 2 May 2026
  • Francisco Alvarez swung on a changeup well outside the zone, still managing to connect with the end of his bat, sending a single up the middle to score Bichette.
    Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 2 May 2026
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  • His worst deed was to destroy USAID, the Agency for International Development, which had been our main civilian instrument for fostering survival, hope and democracy in foreign lands.
    Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 1 May 2026
  • Most families keep some of the liquid for houseplants or gardening, but most of it goes to land conservation partners to be used as fertilizer, said founder and CEO Emily Nelson.
    ABC News, ABC News, 1 May 2026
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  • The 50 census tracts where tows occurred most were about 27% Black and 38% Hispanic, compared with 10% and 18% statewide.
    Ginny Monk, Hartford Courant, 28 Apr. 2026
  • For data center developers, a vast tract of land is just the first necessity.
    Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 28 Apr. 2026

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“Region.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/region. Accessed 5 May. 2026.

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