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terrorism

[ter-uh-riz-uhm] / ˈtɛr əˌrɪz əm /




NOUN
reign of terror
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At the same time, the day will be about encouraging people to "keep an eye on each other" as "we all have a role to play" in stopping terrorism, he added.

From BBC Aug. 21, 2026

Mirroring similar fixtures in European countries, the UK government has said the day aims to recognise those impacted by terrorism including victims and their families, witnesses and the emergency services.

From BBC Aug. 21, 2026

The Soviet Union collapsed in 1991, and the U.S. went from being one of two superpowers to being the sole dominant hegemon in a world of new threats: rogue states, the rise of China, terrorism.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 19, 2026

Hasna is charged with conspiring to provide material support to Hamas, conspiring to finance terrorism and financing terrorism.

From BBC Aug. 8, 2026

How does the Cuban missile crisis compare with twenty-first-century threats such as terrorism, climate change, and pandemic disease?

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin




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