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martyrdom

[mahr-ter-duhm] / ˈmɑr tər dəm /


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More clear-eyed now, Jean must reject her martyrdom and reclaim her own truth and agency.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

Khamenei in his statement drew on the same core Shiite themes of martyrdom and resistance.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 12, 2026

The Islamic Republic and Shia Islam are imbued with the idea of martyrdom.

From BBC • Mar. 2, 2026

Around 5:00 am on Sunday, Iranian state TV announced Khamenei's death, saying he had "fulfilled his lifelong dream" of martyrdom.

From Barron's • Mar. 1, 2026

If their martyrdom is come, I will witness it.

From "The Inquisitor's Tale" by Adam Gidwitz




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