guerrilla

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Often described as "elusive" and "secretive" by the press, the "guerrilla street artist" is a hero to some and a vandal to others.

From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026

Former Maoist guerrilla commander Pushpa Kamal Dahal, a three-time prime minister, won his seat, with his party holding seven in total.

From Barron's • Mar. 8, 2026

“It’s risky to confront guerrilla organizations on their own terrain,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 5, 2026

Although some dissident guerrilla groups remain active, the deal brought about a transformation for Colombia -- about 13,000 fighters and collaborators demobilized and returned to civilian life.

From Barron's • Mar. 5, 2026

Once we were in the air, I lost my nervousness and studied the geography of Ethiopia, thinking how guerrilla forces hid in these very forests to fight the Italian imperialists.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela