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That charge into enemy territory was an indication of what Kilman will bring to West Ham this season.
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Roshane Thomas, The Athletic, 25 Aug. 2024
Even though Republicans consider Manhattan enemy territory, the scene outside the arena was civil.
—Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times, 27 Oct. 2024
Ukraine launched its daring incursion into Russia's Kursk border region in early August and has been intensifying its attacks on strategic targets inside enemy territory while preparing a peace plan that President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is presenting to the United States this week.
—Mithil Aggarwal, NBC News, 24 Sep. 2024
Given the disparities in human and military potential between Israel and its enemies, Israel’s general security concept also tended to emphasize short and decisive wars, fought in enemy territory.
—Assaf Orion, Foreign Affairs, 12 Sep. 2024
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Roshane Thomas, The Athletic, 25 Aug. 2024
Even though Republicans consider Manhattan enemy territory, the scene outside the arena was civil.
—Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times, 27 Oct. 2024
Ukraine launched its daring incursion into Russia's Kursk border region in early August and has been intensifying its attacks on strategic targets inside enemy territory while preparing a peace plan that President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is presenting to the United States this week.
—Mithil Aggarwal, NBC News, 24 Sep. 2024
Given the disparities in human and military potential between Israel and its enemies, Israel’s general security concept also tended to emphasize short and decisive wars, fought in enemy territory.
—Assaf Orion, Foreign Affairs, 12 Sep. 2024
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“Enemy territory.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/enemy%20territory. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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