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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 That spells trouble in the Indo-Pacific, a watery region where military leaders and Beltway diviners believe a war over Taiwan could erupt as soon as 2027. Colin Demarest, Axios, 8 Mar. 2025 On Thursday, clashes between Syrian government forces and pro-Assad forces in the coastal area of Jableh, a predominantly Alawite region, escalated to death tolls of over 200 people. William Lambers, Newsweek, 8 Mar. 2025 Every region of the country saw a decline, though the southwest saw the biggest drop. Brittney Melton, NPR, 7 Mar. 2025 The price for this tablet varies depending on region, as usual. Ben Sin, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for region
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Noun
  • Eight people were injured when a driver crashed into a CarMax dealership in the Los Angeles area.
    Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 10 Mar. 2025
  • Eight people were injured Saturday when a driver plowed a vehicle into a CarMax location in the Los Angeles area.
    arkansasonline.com, arkansasonline.com, 10 Mar. 2025
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  • Occasionally, someone dressed it up or made out with it, and people liked to hang Mardi Gras beads around its neck, but nobody made it into a big deal.
    Zach Helfand, The New Yorker, 10 Mar. 2025
  • The thyroid is a small gland in the neck that plays a key role in overall health.
    Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, RDN, LD, Health, 10 Mar. 2025
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  • The Finnish central bank chief is also a member of the governing board of the European Central Bank, which makes decisions on monetary policy for the euro zone.
    Chloe Taylor,Sawdah Bhaimiya,Jenni Reid, CNBC, 14 Mar. 2025
  • For Connecticut homeowners, DEEP recommends the following steps to protect family members and the home: Make a fire-safe zone around your house.
    Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 14 Mar. 2025
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  • Each land will feature unique rides, attractions, dining, and shopping experiences based on popular franchises.
    Kathleen Wong, USA TODAY, 17 Mar. 2025
  • At this scenic patch of riverside land in a remote corner of Owyhee County, one of Idaho’s most influential families is preparing to move into a new business venture: luxury real estate.
    Nick Rosenberger, Idaho Statesman, 17 Mar. 2025
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  • Infections Viruses or bacteria infecting the upper respiratory tract (the airways) often affect the throat first, causing soreness.
    Mark Gurarie, Health, 17 Mar. 2025
  • Supporters say the development would transform an 86-acre (34-hectare) tract in the city’s downtown, with plans for a Black history museum, affordable housing, entertainment venues, plus office and retail space — and the promise of thousands of jobs.
    Curt Anderson, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2025

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“Region.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/region. Accessed 22 Mar. 2025.

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