terror
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Places where “a resurgent terror threat is the reality,” according to the strategy, include West Africa, the Sahel region, Sudan and Somalia.
From Salon • May 19, 2026
"Hate has no place in California, and we will not tolerate acts of terror or intimidation against communities of faith," he said on X, adding, "To the San Diego Muslim community: California stands with you."
From Barron's • May 18, 2026
Young, urban professionals—known for their college degrees, willingness to work late and such harmless eccentricities as paying large markups for “local” produce—do not ordinarily instill terror.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026
Crabb said the other parent was present and was calmer, "but had a look of terror in his eyes".
From BBC • May 5, 2026
Natalie and the Evans family all looked at each other with terror in their eyes.
From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz
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