military action

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Then, in a social media post, he disputed the news reports, saying the talks with Iran were still going on and that Netanyahu had agreed to stop military action in Lebanon.

From Slate • Jun. 1, 2026

Today, she is contemplating the prospect of US military action on her doorstep.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

The UN court has in recent days been hearing from representatives of Venezuela and Guyana over the centuries-old dispute that has at times threatened to spill over into military action.

From Barron's • May 9, 2026

And the ability to translate military action into durable political outcomes is weakened.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 3, 2026

He had a breezy highway driving style, but when making any kind of maneuver he snapped into military action, pummeling the wheel with strong hands.

From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides