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demarcation

[dee-mahr-key-shuhn] / ˌdi mɑrˈkeɪ ʃən /


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The dispute over the exact demarcation of the two countries’ border has its origins in a 1909 map drawn up by Cambodia’s then colonial power France that was later disputed by Thailand.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 11, 2025

It comes as thousands have protested at the UN's annual climate conference, with some carrying signs reading "demarcation now".

From BBC • Nov. 18, 2025

The Thai-Cambodia conflict flared over a smattering of border temples, contested because of a vague territorial demarcation made by Cambodia's French colonial administrators in 1907.

From Barron's • Oct. 26, 2025

“But yeah, there’s a certain line of demarcation when Max is not in the lineup, what happens to our offense.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 19, 2025

Arrogant and proud to the end, less than one mile from the demarcation line, the SS-HJ passed in a final review before their commander.

From "Hitler Youth: Growing Up in Hitler's Shadow" by Susan Campbell Bartoletti




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