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terrorism

[ter-uh-riz-uhm] / ˈtɛr əˌrɪz əm /




NOUN
reign of terror
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Counter terrorism police are now leading the investigation into the incident at the base, according to the paper.

From BBC ● Sep. 28, 2026

“I have profound respect for him, for the memory of his son Daniel, and for his decades-long commitment to combating antisemitism, terrorism and hatred,” Frenk said.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 12, 2026

When the market reopened on Sept. 17, 2001, it told the world that terrorism wouldn’t paralyze us.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 11, 2026

When the New York Stock Exchange reopened on Monday, Sept. 17, 2001, it signaled the world that America’s financial markets wouldn’t be paralyzed by terrorism.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 11, 2026

I imagined that seeing a Muslim American in hijab who wasn’t on screen to talk politics or terrorism but rather something positive and awe inspiring like my Olympic journey had to have a positive effect.

From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad




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