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terrorism

[ter-uh-riz-uhm] / ˈtɛr əˌrɪz əm /




NOUN
reign of terror
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"We remain as steadfast as ever in our resolve to defeat terrorism and destroy its enabling ecosystem," Modi said on Thursday, a year on since the launch of what India dubbed "Operation Sindoor".

From Barron's • May 7, 2026

"But in Brazil, there is real concern about the legal, political, and sovereignty implications of applying a terrorism framework to criminal groups."

From Barron's • May 6, 2026

The incident appeared to be an accident and isn’t related to terrorism, according to a Defense Department official.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 3, 2026

Authorities believe the incident was an accident and was not an act of terrorism or kidnapping, a US official with knowledge of the matter told the BBC.

From BBC • May 3, 2026

The Ciskei had a history of repression against the ANC and in 1991 Brigadier Gqozo had declared a State of Emergency in the Ciskei to curtail what he called ANC-sponsored terrorism.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela




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