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    annexation

    US /ˌænɛksˈeʃən/

    ・

    UK /ˌænek'seɪʃn/

    B2
    n. (u.)Uncountable NounIncorporation of land from a country
    The annexation of the states was done immediately

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    Ukrainians get creative to cope with Russia's nightly drone attacks | DW News

    06:47Ukrainians get creative to cope with Russia's nightly drone attacks | DW News
    • And these demands include the full annexation of four regions in eastern Ukraine, partly occupied by Russia.

      And these demands include the full annexation of four regions in eastern Ukraine, partly occupied by Russia.

    • And these demands include the full annexation of four regions in eastern Ukraine, partly occupied by Russia.

      And these demands include the full annexation of four regions in eastern Ukraine, partly occupied by Russia.

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    Why Israelis and Palestinians both claim Jerusalem

    05:01Why Israelis and Palestinians both claim Jerusalem
    • In 1980, after Israel passed a law declaring a united Jerusalem their capital, the United Nations condemned the annexation.

      In 1980, after Israel passed a law declaring a united Jerusalem their capital, the United Nations condemned the annexation.

    • the United Nations condemned the annexation.

      the United Nations condemned the annexation.

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    The United States of America - summary of the country's history

    19:47The United States of America - summary of the country's history
    • A military incursion in Florida allows, after negotiations, the annexation of the territory.

      A military incursion in Florida allows, after negotiations, the annexation of the territory.

    • A military incursion in Florida allows -- after negotiations -- the annexation of the territory.

      A military incursion in Florida allows -- after negotiations -- the annexation of the territory.

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    Top 10 Recent Major Global Events That NOBODY Is Talking About

    17:04Top 10 Recent Major Global Events That NOBODY Is Talking About
    • The second presidency of Donald Trump, however, flipped the situation on its head, with Trump's threats of tariffs and annexation dominating the Canadian political landscape.

      The second presidency of Donald Trump, however, flipped the situation on its head, with Trump's threats of tariffs and annexation dominating the Canadian political landscape.

    • The second presidency of Donald Trump, however, flipped the situation on its head, with Trump's threats of tariffs and annexation dominating the Canadian political landscape.

      The second presidency of Donald Trump, however, flipped the situation on its head, with Trump's threats of tariffs and annexation dominating the Canadian political landscape.

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    Israeli settlements expand by record amount, UN says | REUTERS

    02:16Israeli settlements expand by record amount, UN says | REUTERS
    • We remind Israel that the transfer of population of an occupying power into occupied territory, or the forcible transfer of the population within or from occupied territory, or the annexation of territory by use of force are all strictly prohibited.

      We remind Israel that the transfer of population of an occupying power into occupied territory, or the forcible transfer of the population within or from occupied territory, or the annexation of territory by use of force are all strictly prohibited.

    • We remind Israel that the transfer of population of an occupying power into occupied territory, or the forcible transfer of the population within or from occupied territory, or the annexation of territory by use of force are all strictly prohibited.

      We remind Israel that the transfer of population of an occupying power into occupied territory, or the forcible transfer of the population within or from occupied territory, or the annexation of territory by use of force are all strictly prohibited.

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    See Canadian official’s response to Trump’s verbal attack on Canada

    08:15See Canadian official’s response to Trump’s verbal attack on Canada
    • And meanwhile well the the rhetoric coming out of the White House is is so how can I say absurd regarding the annexation and completely unacceptable.

      And meanwhile well the the rhetoric coming out of the White House is is so how can I say absurd regarding the annexation and completely unacceptable.

    • Absurd regarding the annexation and completely unacceptable.

      Absurd regarding the annexation and completely unacceptable.

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    Why Europe is asking women to get ready to fight Russia - BBC World Service

    07:37Why Europe is asking women to get ready to fight Russia - BBC World Service
    • Following Russia's annexation of Crimea in 2014, Ukraine and Lithuania reinstated compulsory military service for men.

      Following Russia's annexation of Crimea in 2014, Ukraine and Lithuania reinstated compulsory military service for men.

    • Following Russia's annexation of Crimea in 2014, Ukraine and Lithuania reinstated compulsory military service for men.

      Following Russia's annexation of Crimea in 2014, Ukraine and Lithuania reinstated compulsory military service for men.

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    How Much Can Europe Fill Ukraine’s Military Aid Gap? | WSJ

    07:44How Much Can Europe Fill Ukraine’s Military Aid Gap? | WSJ
    • Following Moscow's 2014 annexation of Crimea, European countries started boosting their defence spending, which had been decreasing or stagnant for years.

      Following Moscow's 2014 annexation of Crimea, European countries started boosting their defence spending, which had been decreasing or stagnant for years.

    • Following Moscow's 2014 annexation of Crimea, European countries started boosting their defense spending, which had been decreasing or stagnant for years.

      Following Moscow's 2014 annexation of Crimea, European countries started boosting their defense spending, which had been decreasing or stagnant for years.

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    Every Time The World Map Has Changed Since 2000

    53:55Every Time The World Map Has Changed Since 2000
    • Other than Russia, only a small handful of other countries have since recognized the Russian annexation of Crimea, including Belarus, Syria, Sudan, Afghanistan, North Korea, Cuba, Nicaragua and Venezuela, while all other countries continue to officially recognize Crimea as still belonging to Ukraine.

      Other than Russia, only a small handful of other countries have since recognized the Russian annexation of Crimea, including Belarus, Syria, Sudan, Afghanistan, North Korea, Cuba, Nicaragua and Venezuela, while all other countries continue to officially recognize Crimea as still belonging to Ukraine.

    • Other than Russia, only a small handful of other countries have since recognized the Russian annexation of Crimea, including Belarus, Syria, Sudan, Afghanistan, North Korea, Cuba, Nicaragua, and

      Other than Russia, only a small handful of other countries have since recognized the Russian annexation of Crimea, including Belarus, Syria, Sudan, Afghanistan, North Korea, Cuba, Nicaragua, and

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    Israel approves 19 new settlements in occupied West Bank | BBC News

    03:18Israel approves 19 new settlements in occupied West Bank | BBC News
    • President Trump has warned Israel that if this were to happen, if the annexation were to happen, Israel would lose US US support.

      President Trump has warned Israel that if this were to happen, if the annexation were to happen, Israel would lose US US support.

    • President Trump has warned Israel that if this were to happen, if the annexation were to happen, Israel would lose, um, US, uh, US support.

      President Trump has warned Israel that if this were to happen, if the annexation were to happen, Israel would lose, um, US, uh, US support.

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