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terrorism

[ter-uh-riz-uhm] / ˈtɛr əˌrɪz əm /




NOUN
reign of terror
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Insurers face significant risks because data centers are exposed to threats like extreme weather, power cuts, IT failures and terrorism.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 5, 2026

The State Department has the nation of Haiti under a “Level 4 – Do not travel” advisory, due to the relatively high risk of “crime, kidnapping, terrorism, unrest, and limited health care.”

From Salon Sep. 3, 2026

That included designating Syria as a state sponsor of terrorism, which restricts foreign direct investment, global trade and access to the world’s financial system.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 2, 2026

The Defend Our Juries group has criticised the move, claiming the accused could face "far longer prison sentences" despite not being charged with terrorism offences.

From BBC Aug. 28, 2026

The host of CNN had assembled a panel of terrorism experts to share their theories on who could have carried out such a well-planned attack.

From "Shooting Kabul" by N. H. Senzai




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