“Territory” in the news
Example collocations
| enemy territory |
| new territory |
| territory between |
| unorganized territory |
| within the territory |
Publications and example sentences
Washington Post
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Puerto Rico braces for political upheaval involving governor →
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — Puerto Rico’s governor denied allegations of obstruction of justice late Monday as the main opposition party demanded she be investigated and hinted at a possible impeachment process in what could be the latest round of major political upheaval for the U.S. territory.
Washington Post
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Facebook, others block requests on Hong Kong user data →
The policy changes follow the rollout last week of laws prohibiting what Beijing views as secessionist, subversive or terrorist activities, or as foreign intervention in the territory’s internal affairs.
The Japan Times
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Arrested under new law, Hong Kong protesters get swabbed for DNA →
Police collected DNA samples from them and searched their homes — both rare occurrences, if ever, in more than a year of pro-democracy demonstrations in the territory, according to Janet Pang, a lawyer for several of the protesters.
Malay Mail
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Ringgit opens higher against US dollar →
“There is a decent chance though that they may cut 50 points to 1.50 per cent, given recent inflation data plunging into negative territory.
The Age
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Looming border closure sparks rush across the Murray →
Ms O’Hara said some of her students were unclear about the self-isolation requirements coming from Victoria into the Australian Capital Territory.
Malay Mail
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Tokyo stocks open lower after three-day winning streak →
TOKYO, July 7 ― Tokyo stocks opened lower today after three straight days in positive territory as investors cashed in on recent gains, with a lack of fresh buying incentives.
The Japan Times
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Hong Kong gives police sweeping powers under China security law →
Hong Kong asserted sweeping new police powers — from warrantless searches to demands to take down internet posts — as the territory revealed more about how it would implement a national security law handed down last week by Chinese lawmakers.
The Japan Times
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North Korea rejects talks ahead of U.S. envoy’s visit to Seoul and Tokyo →
The North has also been dialing up pressure on the South, cutting off virtually all cooperation and blowing up an inter-Korean liaison office in its territory last month, following months of frustration over Seoul’s unwillingness to defy U.S.-led sanctions and restart joint economic projects that would help its broken economy.
Seeking Alpha
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IEF: Bond Vigilantes To Test Fed's Resolve →
However, there is significant room for yields to rise while remaining in negative territory in real terms.
Washington Post
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Live updates: U.S. reports record-high average of new coronavirus cases for 28th day →
Cases were also rising in the adjacent West Bank, leading Palestinian Authority Prime Minister Mohammad Shtayyeh to call for checkpoints between Israel and the territories to be temporarily closed to the thousands of workers who cross each day.