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
Most of Jesus’ ministry had been centered in the northern territories surrounding the Sea of Galilee, away from the seat of power.
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Lynne Silva-Breen, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
Wind chills could drop into dangerous territory, prompting additional safety concerns.
—Kristan Hawkins, Newsweek, 6 Feb. 2025
This year, the interior designer is most excited to dive deeper into the territory of home gut renovations.
—Sydney Gore, Architectural Digest, 6 Feb. 2025
Inspectors are already scouting locations and making dining reservations in the new territories, according to a news release.
—Peter Burke, Fox News, 6 Feb. 2025
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Lynne Silva-Breen, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
Wind chills could drop into dangerous territory, prompting additional safety concerns.
—Kristan Hawkins, Newsweek, 6 Feb. 2025
This year, the interior designer is most excited to dive deeper into the territory of home gut renovations.
—Sydney Gore, Architectural Digest, 6 Feb. 2025
Inspectors are already scouting locations and making dining reservations in the new territories, according to a news release.
—Peter Burke, Fox News, 6 Feb. 2025
See all Example Sentences for territory
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“Territory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/territory. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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