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Noun no man's land has 3 senses
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Definitions from the WebNo Man's LandNoun: Area of land where no one has control or authorityNo Man's Land refers to a geographical area that is unoccupied or uncontrolled by any group or nation. It is common during times of conflict, such as between two warring nations. Example sentence: The soldiers cautiously entered the no man's land between the enemy's trenches. Noun: A disputed or undefined areaNo Man's Land can also represent a disputed or undefined area, such as a legal or political gray area where there are no clear rules or regulations. Example sentence: The boundary between the two neighboring countries remains a no man's land due to conflicting claims. Noun: A situation or place of ambiguous or uncertain statusNo Man's Land can be used metaphorically to describe a situation or place that is in an ambiguous or uncertain state, often due to a lack of progress or consensus. Example sentence: The negotiations between the two parties have reached a deadlock, leaving the issue in a no man's land. Noun: An area of dangerous or inhospitable conditionsNo Man's Land can also refer to an area that is hazardous, unsafe, or unsuitable for human habitation. Example sentence: The pollution-ridden industrial site has become a no man's land, devoid of any life. | ||||
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