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terrorism

[ter-uh-riz-uhm] / ˈtɛr əˌrɪz əm /




NOUN
reign of terror
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“I have profound respect for him, for the memory of his son Daniel, and for his decades-long commitment to combating antisemitism, terrorism and hatred,” Frenk said.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 12, 2026

For those who have lost a child, spouse, parent or sibling to terrorism, the damage isn’t merely one ring.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 9, 2026

The State Department has the nation of Haiti under a “Level 4 – Do not travel” advisory, due to the relatively high risk of “crime, kidnapping, terrorism, unrest, and limited health care.”

From Salon Sep. 3, 2026

According to him, the military junta would now prioritise protecting itself, at the expense of the fight against terrorism.

From Barron's Aug. 30, 2026

The Cold War is over, and fear of communist expansion has been replaced by the menace of international terrorism.

From "Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War" by Steve Sheinkin




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