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a region of activity, knowledge, or influence
the logistics of the relief effort is the director's fief
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Recent Examples of fief
Image There are 49 state affiliates of Planned Parenthood, and each is its own fief, with separate management structures and budgets — and different local political climates.
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Katie Benner, New York Times, 15 Feb. 2025
This Shangri-la hidden in the folds of the Himalayas was a pugilistic hodgepodge of Buddhist fiefs until unification as a nation in the 17th century.
—By Charlie Campbell/gelephu, Bhutan, TIME, 16 Jan. 2025
Image While ethnic militia commanders aligned with the military have long operated with impunity in certain fiefs in Shan State and Karen State, in the east, new high-rise buildings and scam warehouses have sprouted since the coup.
—Hannah Beech, New York Times, 31 Dec. 2024
Syria’s many minorities The immediate post-Assad threat is that Syria might collapse into separate militia fiefs or into another civil war.
—Trudy Rubin, The Mercury News, 11 Dec. 2024
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Katie Benner, New York Times, 15 Feb. 2025
This Shangri-la hidden in the folds of the Himalayas was a pugilistic hodgepodge of Buddhist fiefs until unification as a nation in the 17th century.
—By Charlie Campbell/gelephu, Bhutan, TIME, 16 Jan. 2025
Image While ethnic militia commanders aligned with the military have long operated with impunity in certain fiefs in Shan State and Karen State, in the east, new high-rise buildings and scam warehouses have sprouted since the coup.
—Hannah Beech, New York Times, 31 Dec. 2024
Syria’s many minorities The immediate post-Assad threat is that Syria might collapse into separate militia fiefs or into another civil war.
—Trudy Rubin, The Mercury News, 11 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fief
Noun
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Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on June 14, according to the Tribune’s archives.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
14 June 2025
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Two projectiles reportedly hit the area around the airport.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
14 June 2025
Noun
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Always check URLs, email domains and phone numbers carefully.—
Bojan Ilic,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2025
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Most targets whose names are in the public domain are at English clubs, leading some fans to suggest Newcastle are prioritising Premier League experience over cost.—
Chris Waugh,
New York Times,
12 June 2025
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The first in the series, Crown of War and Shadow, introduces readers to a complex mystical realm, thrilling action sequences and a new sweeping love story.—
Rachel Raposas,
People.com,
20 June 2025
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Indeed, it’s never made anything less than a good one, with a number of them ranking in the excellent-to-stone-cold-classic realm.—
Jim Harrington,
Mercury News,
20 June 2025
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According to the lawsuit, Sevier, a Kansas City police officer, was working for the department’s traffic unit on Aug. 1, directing traffic for the concert at Manchester Trafficway and Interstate 70.—
Robert A. Cronkleton,
Kansas City Star,
12 June 2025
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The newest addition to the department’s fleet, dubbed Tower 22, is capable of extending 100 feet vertically and 93 feet horizontally.—
Orlando Sentinel Staff,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 June 2025
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Despite deploying advanced models, the organization lacked the foundational elements for scalable impact.—
Diganta Sengupta,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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Make sure to get an outdoor rug that can stand up to the elements.—
Christopher Murray
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FOXNews.com,
23 June 2025
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The tomb was discovered at the archeological site of Gordion, the capital of the Phrygian kingdom, which controlled much of Asia Minor during the first millennium BCE, Gordion Excavation Director C. Brian Rose said in a news release.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
13 June 2025
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Denmark bill to allow US military bases COPENHAGEN, Denmark -- Denmark's Parliament on Wednesday approved a bill to allow U.S. military bases on Danish soil, a move that comes as President Donald Trump seeks to take control of the kingdom's semi-autonomous territory of Greenland.—
Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports,
Arkansas Online,
12 June 2025
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The walks will go by the historic train station, the Orlando Health complex before ending through residential areas.—
Joe Rassel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
18 June 2025
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Advertisement Pasadena and our great nation must remain united and resolute in our view that children, families, and people from every walk of life are welcome and make our community great.—
Victor M. Gordo,
Time,
18 June 2025
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At the same time, the Royals grounds crew raced to the field to put on the tarp.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
13 June 2025
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Defensive end Sam Williams returned to the practice field for the first time without a brace since tearing his ACL last July.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 June 2025
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“Fief.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fief. Accessed 27 Jun. 2025.
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