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terrorist

[ter-er-ist] / ˈtɛr ər ɪst /


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“I’m excited not to be called a terrorist every day.”

From Slate ● Nov. 4, 2026

Macron has branded the shooting a "racist terrorist attack", as most of the victims were from foreign backgrounds.

From Barron's ● Oct. 26, 2026

Jordanian King Abdullah II described the shooting as a terrorist attack and promised the harshest retaliation.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 23, 2026

The Canadian Armed Forces has said that "while the incident remains under investigation, at this time, there are no indications that it was the result of any terrorist activity".

From BBC ● Oct. 19, 2026

They seemed less intent on finding out my views than on proving that I was a Communist and a terrorist.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela

Saturday's London protesters held banners bearing slogans such as "How is trying to stop a genocide a crime?" and "We are protesters, not terrorists."

From Barron's ● Oct. 31, 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

This includes the ability of the U.S. to wage war against terrorists.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 9, 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

The committee had several recommendations to reduce the threat posed by such terrorists.

From "Zeitoun" by Dave Eggers


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