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terrorism

[ter-uh-riz-uhm] / ˈtɛr əˌrɪz əm /




NOUN
reign of terror
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The Defend Our Juries group has criticised the move, claiming the accused could face "far longer prison sentences" despite not being charged with terrorism offences.

From BBC Aug. 28, 2026

Yet the Form 990 doesn’t ask whether officers previously led organizations stripped of their exemptions for fraud, terrorism financing or other misconduct.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 27, 2026

The United States had initially announced in July its intent to delist Syria as a state sponsor of terrorism, a move seen as a vote of confidence in Sharaa.

From Barron's Aug. 24, 2026

The UK's first annual national day for those impacted by terrorism was marked today in a ceremony that took place in London.

From BBC Aug. 21, 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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