Definition of territorynext
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 Russians are largely shielded from the deadly horrors of the front lines, but Ukraine has sought to shatter the illusion that the consequences of war are far removed through drone strikes deep inside its territory. — Zahra Ullah, CNN Money, 17 Oct. 2026 The Tigers got a takeaway after forcing a Lacy fumble, but the offense couldn’t score in plus-territory. — Pj Green october 17, Kansas City Star, 17 Oct. 2026 Engelbert said that people in 240 countries and territories around the world watched the WNBA as viewership was up more than 200% on Amazon this past season. — ABC News, 17 Oct. 2026 Then Ca’ron Williams came up with another interception deep in Braves territory, leading to a one-yard touchdown run by Petero. — Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for territory
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Noun
  • Conditions such as weather, food availability and habitat quality encountered during migration can determine whether an individual survives to breed again.
    — Amy L. Scarpignato, The Conversation, 16 Oct. 2026
  • For decades, the family has treated its fields as part farmland and part wildlife habitat.
    — Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 16 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Signs of this history were on display amid all the adventurous modern art that made Mandell’s home seem like an elegant, circus-like wonderland.
    — Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2026
  • In addition to women’s lifestyle apparel, the brand does kidswear and home, including a bedding assortment and such tabletop items as napkins, tablecloths, runners and place mats.
    — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026

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“Territory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/territory. Accessed 19 Oct. 2026.

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