militant
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I’m really a very routined person, meaning that I have the same routine almost every day and I’m really militant about policing it.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026
Nearly 400 people have been sentenced in Nigeria for links with militant Islamic groups following mass trials.
From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026
“Energy flows, militant networks, trade routes, and financial pressures all pass through it in different forms,” wrote geopolitical analyst Tanvi Ratna.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 9, 2026
The kingdom intervened against the militant group a decade ago during Yemen’s civil war but later withdrew and reached a detente that lowered the risk of attacks.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 21, 2026
“Ah don’t wanna break in ’n’ meddle where Ah ain’ got no bis- ness, suh,” the preacher said in a tone that was militant, but deferring.
From "Native Son" by Richard Wright
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