regions

plural of region
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as in zones
a part or portion having no fixed boundaries if you look in the upper left region of the sky, you can see the constellation Orion

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as in parts
a broad geographical area corn is mostly grown in the central regions of the country

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Recent Examples of regions China uses ports to tie regions to itself, and now America can do the same thing in Dakhla. Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024 Walmart alone controls nearly 30% nationally and over 50% in many regions. Errol Schweizer, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024 This trend is consistent with the extreme 2023 temperatures seen in those same regions. Margherita Bassi, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 Dec. 2024 Insurance companies may raise premiums even higher or, as some have already done, exit these high-risk regions entirely. Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024 New research has revealed which areas in the United States face the worst air quality as a result of wildfire smoke, with regions in the West seeing the most severe impacts. Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024 Cross-Border Accessibility Cryptocurrency loans transcend borders, enabling patients from underserved regions to finance medical procedures globally. Chrissa McFarlane, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024 This cold snap is arriving about four to six weeks later than usual for these regions. Brandi D. Addison, Austin American-Statesman, 10 Dec. 2024 In colder regions, gardeners may need to wrap plants in mulch and blankets to insulate the roots or move plants indoors for winter. Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 8 Dec. 2024

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“Regions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/regions. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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