belligerent

The treaty gives Turkey the right to bar the passage of warships in any conflict in which it isn’t a belligerent.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 25, 2026

If he weren’t so visibly exhausted, he’d probably be a lot more belligerent.

From Salon ● Jun. 18, 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

Once the cricket finally started, Ishan Kishan's belligerent hitting delighted the Indian-heavy crowd - which, it should be said, was not at capacity.

From BBC ● Feb. 15, 2026

He told about the burn, but with none of the belligerent arrogance with which he had been answering the questions kind people had put to him.

From "Johnny Tremain" by Esther Hoskins Forbes

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

While there are few legal limits for killing belligerents in wartime, she said, civilians suspected of crimes should be captured and prosecuted.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 21, 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