militant
Example Sentences
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Kneecap made headlines last year when Mo Chara was charged under British anti-terrorism laws for allegedly displaying a flag of the Iran-backed Lebanese militant group Hezbollah during a 2024 concert.
From Barron's • Mar. 20, 2026
Pakistan denied hitting a clinic, stating it carried out precision strikes on militant support infrastructure and ammunition storage facilities.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 17, 2026
It was a stark reminder of the challenges the more militant edge of the Ultra movement poses.
From BBC • Mar. 17, 2026
A Rand report, Hezbollah’s Networks in Latin America, found that the militant group had a considerable network that was active in the Southern Hemisphere.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 10, 2026
This was a national bitterness; militant, unorganized, and leaderless.
From "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" by Alex Malcolm X;Hailey
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