However, by then the anti-treaty side held no significant territory and de Valera's "government" had no authority over the population.

In this context, a picnic functions as a temporary occupation of significant public territory.

The Ottomans surrendered control of significant territories, many permanently.

The Finns are forced to give up significant territory in exchange for independence.

Czechoslovakia had already lost significant territories in 1938 and 1939, which were either ceded to other countries or broke off:

In 1654 Russia invaded the Rzeczpospolita and snatched significant territory from it.

In addition, he greatly expanded the empire and took over a significant territory.

NBC reports that the rebels have gained significant territory over the past few weeks, and now control much of the rural countryside.

To add to the problem, both Bolivia and Paraguay had lost significant territories in the previous century, and were keen to rebuild their strength.

While the site is covers significant territory only one pyramid has been uncovered.