as in area
a region of activity, knowledge, or influence
you'll have to ask that guy—the project is his fiefdom
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Recent Examples of fiefdom
As a result, the existing structure incentivizes the Metra, Pace and CTA boards to make decisions grounded in maintaining their individual fiefdoms — with no contemplation of their relation to the entire Chicago region.
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Joe Ferguson, Chicago Tribune, 9 May 2025
The place, mismanaged by Amtrak for more than a half century and divided into balkanized fiefdoms, is an embarrassment to America’s premier city.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 18 Apr. 2025
This morning’s must reads (Leo Duarte) How the Mexican Mafia’s ‘Pomona Mike’ made L.A.’s federal jail his fiefdom.
—Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2025
What was wrong with an assortment of kingdoms, fiefdoms, and tribes?
—Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 7 Apr. 2025
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Joe Ferguson, Chicago Tribune, 9 May 2025
The place, mismanaged by Amtrak for more than a half century and divided into balkanized fiefdoms, is an embarrassment to America’s premier city.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 18 Apr. 2025
This morning’s must reads (Leo Duarte) How the Mexican Mafia’s ‘Pomona Mike’ made L.A.’s federal jail his fiefdom.
—Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2025
What was wrong with an assortment of kingdoms, fiefdoms, and tribes?
—Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 7 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fiefdom
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Steer clear of puddles - Driving into puddles or low areas of rainwater can cause vehicles to hydroplane or skid out of control. Don't tail large vehicles closely - Trucks or buses can kick up a water spray that obstructs visibility.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Aug. 2025
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The area’s greatest economic driver after the end of the lumbering trade in the early 20th century has been and continues to be iron ore mining.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Aug. 2025
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Still, in the realm of your romantic partnerships, themes surrounding your independence and individuality (or lack thereof) could also come up for review.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Maladaptive daydreaming is a form of intense daydreaming characterized by the creation of unrealistic or fantastical situations, conversations, or stories in one’s own mind that are outside the realm of a person’s day-to-day life.—
Angelica Bottaro,
Verywell Health,
7 Aug. 2025
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Current offerings include Pride and Prejudice and The Wizard of Oz from the public domain, as well as licensed properties like The Crow from Pressman Films, titles from romance publisher 831 Stories, and science fiction from authors Alan Dean Foster, Ramez Naam, and Charles Stross.—
Charlie Fink,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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The genre was originally the domain of intelligent social theorists, but the sheer success of its films eventually devolved into blockbusters that got dumber with each passing summer.—
Chris Snellgrove,
EW.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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At both events, the local police departments showed off the skills of the departments’ police dogs.—
Richard Requena,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Aug. 2025
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Neither Tait nor the police department immediately responded to PEOPLE’s request for comment.—
Rachel DeSantis,
People.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Creating Demi was not as simple as halving each element.—
Andrew Watman,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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On the other hand, cooking methods like baking, boiling, and mashing don’t usually add these elements.—
Sarah Garone,
Health,
8 Aug. 2025
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Set to begin production by year-end, the development comes as the kingdom looks to ramp up gas production for domestic use in order to free up more crude oil for sale abroad.—
Kelsey Warner,
semafor.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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However, budget overruns, operational complications and global oil market conditions have forced the kingdom to scale back or entirely shelve some of those projects, sources who have worked on Neom have told CNBC.—
Natasha Turak,
CNBC,
14 Aug. 2025
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McLean’s performance — 5 1/3 innings, no runs, two hits, four walks and eight strikeouts — turned up the vibes.—
Will Sammon,
New York Times,
17 Aug. 2025
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The right-hander allowed two hits and two walks over six scoreless innings, striking out seven and getting six other outs on ground balls.—
Chuck Murr,
Forbes.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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Also worth reading 🏈 Sports: The Lions-Falcons preseason game was suspended in the fourth quarter after Lions defensive back Morice Norris was taken off the field in an ambulance following what appeared to be a neck injury.—
Leah Olajide,
Freep.com,
9 Aug. 2025
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Sanders returned to the field at the start of the second quarter and delivered a huge touchdown pass to Kaden Davis.—
James Brizuela,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Aug. 2025
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“Fiefdom.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fiefdom. Accessed 23 Aug. 2025.
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