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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 The deaths are allegedly linked to a faction of a drug cartel operating in that region of the country. Natalia Cano, Billboard, 31 May 2025 However, no Texas region boasts more beautiful lakes than Central Texas and the neighboring Hill Country, thanks to crisp, clear waters that take on quite the breathtaking hue. Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 31 May 2025 The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) has issued compulsory evacuation orders for an area around the blaze, with lower evacuation warnings in force for a wider region. James Bickerton, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 May 2025 In recent years, South Korea, Japan and the US have drawn closer together, working to counter Chinese influence in the strategically important Asia-Pacific region. Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 31 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for region
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Noun
  • To build smarter, more agile systems, organizations should begin by conducting a thorough audit of their current resources to identify areas where AI can enhance existing processes.
    David Jones, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025
  • On Sunday morning, the area around 13500 Palm Ave. remained an active crime scene.
    Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 2 June 2025
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  • One of the victims was slashed in the neck, cops said.
    Emma Seiwell, New York Daily News, 31 May 2025
  • Pass's rich tone arose from a combination of using a pick and playing closer to the guitar neck.
    ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 31 May 2025
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  • And then for him, control the zone, make a lot of contact, hit line drives all over the field.
    LaMond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 25 May 2025
  • In zones 7 and colder, the top growth of bluebeard dies back in winter, and most gardeners cut plants to the ground in spring.
    Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 25 May 2025
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  • Many farmers are leasing land for clean power projects, generating stable income streams that help sustain agricultural economies and keep land in the family for future generations.
    Martin Hermann, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025
  • The new sale follows the recent opening of the Chicago Fire Football Club’s training facility, which sits on 23 acres of land that CHA has leased to the team.
    Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2025
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  • Inflammatory conditions in the male reproductive tract are harmful to sperm production and function.
    Bill Sullivan, The Conversation, 28 May 2025
  • This vibrant tract features a variety of Colorado and regionally native trees, shrubs, and perennials.
    Jamie Siebrase, Denver Post, 22 May 2025

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“Region.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/region. Accessed 7 Jun. 2025.

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