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terrorism

[ter-uh-riz-uhm] / ˈtɛr əˌrɪz əm /




NOUN
reign of terror
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The Secret Service, the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s terrorism task force and the sheriff’s department are investigating the incident, the sheriff’s department said.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 5, 2026

The challenge is more complex than a terrorism threat.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 2, 2026

De la Espriella condemned the bombing "in the strongest terms," adding that "terrorism will not intimidate Colombia."

From Barron's Aug. 1, 2026

Separately, more than 2,000 people are facing potential trial for protesting against the ban by declaring their support for a proscribed terrorism group in mass demonstrations.

From BBC Jul. 30, 2026

The Cold War is over, and fear of communist expansion has been replaced by the menace of international terrorism.

From "Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War" by Steve Sheinkin




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