UK Overseas Territory

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any of the territories that are governed by the UK but lie outside the British Isles; many were formerly British crown colonies : includes Bermuda, Falkland Islands, and Montserrat

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Words nearby UK Overseas Territory

UKCC, uke, Ukiah, UKIP, ukiyo-e, UK Overseas Territory, Ukr., Ukraine, Ukrainian, ukulele, UL

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Example sentences from the Web for UK Overseas Territory

Meanwhile two kids were taken from their mother when she flew back to the UK from Turkey.
Britain May Spy on Preschoolers Searching for Potential Jihadis|Nico Hines|January 7, 2015|DAILY BEAST
“Altamirano has always been a disputed territory,” said Father Javier.
Mexico’s Priests Are Marked for Murder|Jason McGahan|January 7, 2015|DAILY BEAST
At least 70 percent of the children were adopted from overseas, including Russia, China, Ethiopia and Ukraine.
Judge: Rehoming Kids Is Trafficking|Tina Traster|December 30, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Now Wisconsin is considering making it mandatory for parents who adopt overseas to have their children “re-adopted” in the state.
Judge: Rehoming Kids Is Trafficking|Tina Traster|December 30, 2014|DAILY BEAST

When they invade new territory, populations are low, and the queen has limited mate options.
Mongooses, Meerkats, and Ants, Oh My! Why Some Animals Keep Mating All in the Family|Helen Thompson|December 29, 2014|DAILY BEAST
If those jaspers flash any part of the roll in the Territory before snowfall, I'll get them.
Raw Gold|Bertrand W. Sinclair
A full General landing to inspect overseas is entitled to a salute of 17 guns—well, I got my dues.
Gallipoli Diary, Volume I|Ian Hamilton
Thus four thousand Indians at most roam through, rather than occupy, these vast stretches of inland territory and sea-shore.
The Jesuit Relations and Allied Documents, Vol. II: Acadia, 1612-1614|Various
The goods manager was not aggressive, and it was sometimes thought that Mathieson inclined to encroach upon his territory.
Fifty Years of Railway Life in England, Scotland and Ireland|Joseph Tatlow
Poindexter and Cobb had now come back into the territory that was commanded by Colonel Guitar.
The Courier of the Ozarks|Byron A. Dunn

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