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terrorism

[ter-uh-riz-uhm] / ˈtɛr əˌrɪz əm /




NOUN
reign of terror
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After being deported back home last year, Melekhin was charged with "justifying terrorism" and sentenced to six years in prison.

From BBC ● Oct. 16, 2026

The Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control also announced a $11.6 million settlement with the bank over "apparent violations of numerous sanctions programs, including on Iran, Russia, narcotics, and global terrorism."

From Barron's ● Oct. 13, 2026

In April, the UK's terrorism threat level was raised to severe for the first time in five years, meaning an attack is highly likely.

From BBC ● Oct. 13, 2026

On terrorism, he was unequivocal that the victim is never at fault.

From Salon ● Oct. 8, 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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