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terrorism

[ter-uh-riz-uhm] / ˈtɛr əˌrɪz əm /




NOUN
reign of terror
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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

On 30 April, the terrorism threat level in the UK was increased from "substantial" to "severe" for the first time in four years.

From BBC • May 4, 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

"I can confirm this incident is not related to terrorism but appears to be an accident," the official said.

From Barron's • May 3, 2026

I had grown up hearing the word terrorism, but I never really understood what it meant.

From "Malala: The Girl Who Stood Up for Education and Changed the World" by Malala Yousafzai




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