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terrorist

[ter-er-ist] / ˈtɛr ər ɪst /


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They haven’t turned up any links to any foreign power or major terrorist organization, they said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 5, 2026

The operation would continue, he said, “until the country is liberated from the control of terrorist militias.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 5, 2026

Questioned by Jesse Nicholls, representing the bereaved family, Dr Latham said Uddin "felt a sense of injustice" about being branded a terrorist.

From BBC ● Oct. 5, 2026

A UK-Iranian dual national arrested on suspicion of preparation of terrorist acts in connection with an incident at RAF Fairford has been released on bail.

From BBC ● Oct. 3, 2026

“Other attacks on American soil were by nations; this is the first transnational terrorist attack on the World Trade Center.”

From "Towers Falling" by Jewell Parker Rhodes

Israel Gantz, head of an umbrella settler group, blamed recent incidents on "groups of provocateurs and terrorists" but implicitly acknowledged some Israelis' responsibility.

From Barron's ● Oct. 17, 2026

The Times also includes coverage of the MI5 chief's speech, noting that AI is being used by terrorists in attack plans.

From BBC ● Oct. 14, 2026

Most of the blame for that lies at the feet of the 9/11 terrorists and those who supported and financed them.

From Slate ● Sep. 11, 2026

What the officials told the world to do was to come shop” and support lower Manhattan to show the terrorists that the city — and America — had resolve.

From Salon ● Sep. 11, 2026

“I think the terrorists don’t understand that. If they did, they couldn’t hurt innocent people.”

From "Towers Falling" by Jewell Parker Rhodes


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