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terrorist

[ter-er-ist] / ˈtɛr ər ɪst /


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State Department designated the insurgents a global terrorist group in 2021.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

These groups were on Thursday designated as terrorist organisations by the United States.

From Barron's • May 29, 2026

“The U.A.E. holds Iran fully responsible for these terrorist attacks and their repercussions,” the Gulf state’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

In February, the High Court ruled that the terrorist group designation was unlawful, and the UK government is appealing against the decision.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

The “red cell” committee thought it unlikely that an established terrorist group would work in the United States during a hurricane.

From "Zeitoun" by Dave Eggers




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