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martial

[mahr-shuhl] / ˈmɑr ʃəl /


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He may be a billionaire, but inside he is like a kid with a dream to do martial arts.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026

Born Li Lianjie in Beijing, he was singled out in school at 8 years old for intensive martial arts training.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026

It overturned his acquittal by a lower court of abuse of power for ordering his defence of the martial law declaration to be distributed to foreign media.

From Barron's • Apr. 29, 2026

“There are just so many different aspects, like the martial arts, and kids just love that stuff, boys and girls.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 2026

Ptolemy IV Philopater hazarded the use of native Egyptian troops at Raphia, and won the battle with their help; just a few years later, native mercenaries in Thebes used their hard-won martial skills to revolt.

From "Circumference" by Nicholas Nicastro




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