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extremism

[ik-stree-miz-uhm] / ɪkˈstri mɪz əm /


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The changes were designed to toughen punishments for terrorists and enhance deterrence against extremism, some officials have said.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 15, 2026

Another way extremism can develop is when a young person is looking for belonging.

From Los Angeles Times May 23, 2026

He slammed the expulsion of his ambassador, saying it smacked of "extremism."

From Barron's May 20, 2026

Allizandra Herberhold, a nihilistic violent extremism consultant and exit interventionist who works with the nonprofit Parents for Peace, told me extreme content is used as a form of currency in these communities.

From Slate May 12, 2026

“We will defeat the forces of extremism and militancy with the power of the people,” she declared.

From "Malala: The Girl Who Stood Up for Education and Changed the World" by Malala Yousafzai




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