militant
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The crisis - triggered after a deadly militant attack on tourists in Indian-administered Kashmir, and culminating in military strikes by India and retaliatory action from Pakistan - lasted barely 90 hours.
From BBC • May 7, 2026
Islamabad residents are used to restrictions and road closures, having lived through periods of militant attacks, political protests and visits by heads of state.
From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026
In the example Gorka shares most often, he briefed the president on a militant recruiter in Somalia who had been under surveillance for over a year during President Joe Biden’s administration.
From Salon • Apr. 22, 2026
The militant group Hezbollah said that any truce must apply ‘across all Lebanese territory and must not allow the Israeli enemy any freedom of movement.’
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026
That October, militant abolitionist John Brown attempted to seize guns and start a revolt of enslaved people to destroy American slavery.
From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock
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