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militant

[mil-i-tuhnt] / ˈmɪl ɪ tənt /




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Chinese firms are the biggest source of seized goods bound for the militant group.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 16, 2026

His superpower seems to be life-ending, militant ignorance.

From Salon ● Oct. 2, 2026

Capt Traoré has previously accused smugglers of taking large quantities of gold out of Burkina Faso illegally and said some of the proceeds were helping finance militant groups.

From BBC ● Sep. 29, 2026

Before the war he worked as a blacksmith, they said, and neither he nor anyone else in the family has a political affiliation, whether to Hamas or any other militant groups.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 12, 2026

I was glad that he was militant, but I was frightened when I pondered upon what he could do with his militancy.

From "Black Boy" by Richard Wright

The Saudis’ escalating fight with the Iran-backed Houthi militants poses new challenges to the country’s security and plans to transform its oil-dependent economy, according to the Wall Street Journal.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 12, 2026

"TPLF militants and leaders are leaving Mekelle," the journalist said.

From Barron's ● Oct. 3, 2026

She was released about a week later, after the group negotiated with the Iraqi government for the release of imprisoned militants, current and former U.S. officials said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 30, 2026

Saudi Arabia had already cut loadings from its Yanbu port in August after the Houthi militants declared a blockade of Saudi Arabian ports and ships in late July.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 22, 2026

And I would always reply, “When you are caught between military and militants, there is no good.”

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


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