territories

plural of territory
as in habitats
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 territories More than 700,000 Israelis live in the occupied West Bank and east Jerusalem, territories captured by Israel in 1967 and sought by the Palestinians for an independent state along with the Gaza Strip. ABC News, 25 July 2026 Under his watch, the company has crafted global sales strategies, lined up distribution deals across major territories and steered festival campaigns for award-winning films. Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 24 July 2026 The Commonwealths is a multi-sport competition held every four years between member states of the Commonwealth of Nations and their territories, and has become more of a sporting curio in recent iterations, ranking well below the Olympics. Amelie Claydon, New York Times, 24 July 2026 This document shows what a national decision on slavery in one of the world’s biggest empires at the time could mean for other territories. Kaitlyn Harvey, AJC.com, 23 July 2026 From that moment on, her journey becomes one of memory, identity, and belonging, connecting different territories across the Portuguese-speaking world. Zac Ntim, Deadline, 23 July 2026 Foreigners who invest in their economies, buy real estate or pay their governments directly gain passports that allow visa-free travel to more than 140 countries and territories, including much of Europe. Widlore Mérancourt, Washington Post, 18 July 2026 That’d mean a major shake-up in Los Angeles drug territories and a loud threat to the powers that run the drug market in the city at large. Andy Andersen, Vulture, 17 July 2026 Ultimately, Curtis sees potential for league’s ancillary territories to capitalize on the World Cup. Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 17 July 2026
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Noun
  • This involves avoiding migration corridors and sensitive habitats, and prioritising lower-impact locations.
    Indrabati Lahiri, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026
  • Scientists hope the expedition will help fill those gaps by documenting habitats, biodiversity and geological features.
    Velvet Wu July 26, Sacbee.com, 26 July 2026
Noun
  • These are the objects that have taken time to make and the homes that tell stories; style that isn’t built through novelty, but through memory and affection.
    ALEX EAGLE, Vogue, 26 July 2026
  • Ever since opening in 2018, the plant has faced criticism over its proximity to a school, major public park and homes.
    Finnegan Belleau, Chicago Tribune, 26 July 2026

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“Territories.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/territories. Accessed 30 Jul. 2026.

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