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Zaporizhzhia is one of five Ukrainian regions, including the Crimea peninsula, that Russia claims to have annexed.

From Reuters • Jun. 2, 2023

Unverified images on the internet showed explosions lighting up the night sky with streaks of contrails in Melitopol, base of the Russian-controlled administration in Zaporizhzhia, one of five Ukrainian provinces Russia claims to have annexed.

From Reuters • Mar. 29, 2023

Hey, apparently we lost Slovenia, but we have annexed Albania!

From Economist • Nov. 15, 2012

He should perhaps seek communications guidance from England spinner Graeme Swann, who made his debut during Pietersen’s brief spell as captain and seems to have annexed his former golden touch.

From New York Times • Sep. 6, 2010

Edwin seems also to have annexed Lindsey to his kingdom by 625.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 9, Slice 1 "Edwardes" to "Ehrenbreitstein" by Various