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territory

noun

ˈter-ə-ˌtȯr-ē

Definition of territory

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 What’s next in the refresher battle Starbucks refreshers are already branching well beyond basic fruit-and-lemonade territory. — Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 24 Aug. 2026 Over in Marvel’s territory, the X-Men had their whole chronology readjusted when a time-traveling mutant killed off Professor Charles Xavier, allowing Apocalypse to run rampant. — Daniel Dockery, Vulture, 24 Aug. 2026 As of June 30, Dutch Bros has more than 1,200 stores across 27 states and territories. — Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 24 Aug. 2026 Running back William Bryant helped move the ball into Stephenson territory and down inside the 40. — Mcclain Baxley For The Ajc, AJC.com, 23 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for territory

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Among the habitats Steinbach filmed are tidal floodplain forests, a landscape type that has largely disappeared in Europe.

— Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 28 Aug. 2026
As one of the world’s leading manta ray research organizations, The Manta Trust is dedicated to educating and conserving habitats for these majestic creatures.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of habitat

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The other clock hiding inside it The TC001 has attracted an enthusiastic home-automation following because it can be used with AWTRIX, an open-source firmware and ecosystem designed around small LED matrix displays.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 27 Aug. 2026
Back at school, Thom hangs out on the bleachers for a secret meeting with the creepy home invader from Robert’s party.

— Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 27 Aug. 2026

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