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terrorism

[ter-uh-riz-uhm] / ˈtɛr əˌrɪz əm /




NOUN
reign of terror
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Security expert Bashir Galma, a retired army major, told the BBC that the trial, which is expected to continue in phases, was a "positive development" and a "significant milestone" in Nigeria's fight against terrorism.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

While so-called "Jewish terrorism" has drawn widespread condemnation both in Israel and abroad, little has been done to curb it.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

“Most insurers have seen well over 300 new submissions in the last few weeks,” said Fergus Critchley, global head of terrorism and political violence at broker WTW.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

Under French law, suspects in terrorism cases can be held for 96 hours.

From BBC • Mar. 29, 2026

How does the Cuban missile crisis compare with twenty-first-century threats such as terrorism, climate change, and pandemic disease?

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin




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