militant
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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
But it is one that reflects both the growing ambition of his 350,000-strong militant army and its prowess with military tactics, missiles and drones.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 15, 2026
The dependence has endured despite decades of insurgency and a series of militant attacks that have made migrant workers vulnerable targets.
From Barron's ● Sep. 14, 2026
That October, militant abolitionist John Brown attempted to seize guns and start a revolt of enslaved people to destroy American slavery.
From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock
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The Iran-backed Houthi militants in neighboring Yemen now pose new challenges to the crown prince’s ambitious plans to transform the country’s oil-dependent economy.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 18, 2026
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
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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