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belligerent

[buh-lij-er-uhnt] / bəˈlɪdʒ ər ənt /


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The scientists watching this schism aren’t sure why things became so belligerent.

From Salon ● Apr. 23, 2026

But Linda is the belligerent role model for everyone.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 9, 2026

Colombo would follow the Hague Convention, the official added, noting it says that "a neutral power which receives on its territory troops belonging to the belligerent armies shall intern them".

From Barron's ● Mar. 9, 2026

As Scotland's most belligerent ball carrier, it would enhance their chances if he is physically able to make an impact.

From BBC ● Mar. 3, 2026

The more questions that were asked, the more Bobby became belligerent.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady

It has also co-opted the economy, so that Sudan’s many riches bankroll the belligerents even as most Sudanese are impoverished.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 31, 2026

Mecca, nestled in Saudi Arabia’s western mountains, is within range of Iranian missiles and drones, but it is far from the locus of fighting in the Persian Gulf and generally considered off-limits by the belligerents.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 23, 2026

Perhaps the belligerents realized that attacking this critical infrastructure threatened to create a catastrophic humanitarian disaster.

From Salon ● Mar. 17, 2026

"Canada reaffirms that international law binds all belligerents," he said.

From Barron's ● Mar. 3, 2026

The facts were clear to all belligerents: the final conquest would come from the sky.

From "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly


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