as in habitat
the place where a plant or animal is usually or naturally found that plant's territory extends from Georgia all the way north to Maine

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Recent Examples of territory Our other recipe for cowboy beans veers into main dish territory, thanks to the addition of ground beef. Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 June 2025 This marks the second collaboration between Mubi and Park, following their release of Park’s Decision to Leave (2022) in multiple territories, including the U.S. Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 27 June 2025 In recent years, grizzlies have spilled out of their stronghold in the Greater Yellowstone ecosystem — a broad swath of Montana, Idaho, and Wyoming — and into human territory, where coexistence gets messy. Christine Peterson, Vox, 27 June 2025 The Israeli military says more than 400 rockets and hundreds of drones have been launched at Israeli territory since the conflict began. Rebecca Rosman, NPR, 19 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for territory
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Noun
  • Located in one of the most biologically diverse regions of the continental United States, the San Elijo Lagoon Reserve provides critical habitat for a wide range of wildlife.
    News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 July 2025
  • Others urge for the conservation of the bears’ habitat, and there was even a sanctuary, Libearty Bear Sanctuary, created for them in Zarnesti, according to the outlet.
    Sam Gillette, People.com, 4 July 2025
Noun
  • Most migrate from homes within driving distance of the seashore.
    Joe Sills, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
  • The Leo full moon also stirs up themes of home and family for you on the 12th, pushing you to reevaluate what security truly means to you.
    Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 July 2025

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“Territory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/territory. Accessed 9 Jul. 2025.

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