In 782 emperor Charlemagne granted it imperial protection and substantial territory, and this triggered the rapid development of the town around it.

York County lost substantial territory when the Town of Poquoson became an independent city in 1975.

Prussia was then becoming a new threat, as it had gained substantial territory from Austria.

Armed resistance soon developed in the region, and by 1942, it controlled substantial territories, especially in mountainous parts of Slavonia.

Not only had they liberated a substantial territory in the eastern part of Yugoslavia, but they encouraged rebellion all over the country.

The best barometer to a city's social and economic health is whether it has been able to annex substantial new territory.

Under the plan, they could lose control of substantial territories that they have won in battle.

Russia kept control of substantial western territories and their vast resources.

Afterwards, Norwich, as a "mother town" of the county, lost substantial territory in the formation of new towns.

Armed resistance soon developed in the country, and by 1942, controlled substantial territories, especially in Slavonia's mountains.