territorial dispute
noun
territorial disputes
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pluralof territorial dispute.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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The proposal will cover territorial disputes, postconflict economic prosperity, and a new security architecture for Russia and Europe, according to a person familiar with the matter.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 10, 2026
But, despite what the adverts and websites say, any tourist making the trip would be landing in one of the world's longest ongoing territorial disputes.
From BBC ● May 24, 2026
Japan, which like others in the region has territorial disputes with China, has moved to deepen security cooperation ties, in particular with the Philippines.
From Barron's ● May 2, 2026
The Philippines Coast Guard has "consistently urged" the Chinese authorities to respect international conventions in handling territorial disputes, "especially considering their role in enforcing maritime laws", Tarriela said.
From BBC ● Aug. 11, 2025
Alliances formed and broke over and over again; new territorial disputes erupted over colonies, and countries struggled to dominate trade to and from the New World.
From "Zero: The Biography of a Dangerous Idea" by Charles Seife
