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militancy

[mil-i-tuhn-see] / ˈmɪl ɪ tən si /




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Authorities say such demolitions are meant to deter militancy, but critics call them collective punishment.

From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026

But the Taliban government has denied any involvement or the use of Afghan territory for militancy.

From Barron's • Mar. 13, 2026

Before moving to Paris, Matthew was a reporter in the Journal's Brussels bureau for seven years, where his coverage ranged from the eurozone economic crisis to Islamist militancy in Europe.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 22, 2026

Six years later, that rare, decisive victory over militancy is being eroded.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 23, 2025

But it was equally true that a militancy among younger blacks and a concomitant mistrust of all whites worked against Wiley and for McKissick.

From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson




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