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terrorism

[ter-uh-riz-uhm] / ˈtɛr əˌrɪz əm /




NOUN
reign of terror
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FBI director Kash Patel said on X that his agency had arrested and returned Al-Saadi to the United States, calling him a "high-value target responsible for mass global terrorism."

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

Again, this will be modelled on previous terrorism legislation that focused on preparing "terrorist acts".

From BBC • May 13, 2026

In a statement to the BBC, Pakistan's military said: "Pakistan, the region, and the wider world continue to face the grave threat of terrorism emanating from territory under the control of the Afghan Taliban regime."

From BBC • May 12, 2026

Police have said some of the returning women will be charged with "terrorism offences" such as travelling to a banned area and even "engaging in slave trading".

From Barron's • May 7, 2026

I imagined that seeing a Muslim American in hijab who wasn’t on screen to talk politics or terrorism but rather something positive and awe inspiring like my Olympic journey had to have a positive effect.

From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad




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