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terrorist

[ter-er-ist] / ˈtɛr ər ɪst /


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"Beyond the profound moral concerns, a public execution could hand terrorist organizations a propaganda victory, fuel radicalization, and put American service members, diplomats, and citizens overseas at greater risk," he wrote, external.

From BBC ● Oct. 12, 2026

The circumstances surrounding the release of “Toxicity” became even more surreal one week later, when the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks changed the country and altered the way some listeners interpreted the album.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 12, 2026

A U.A.E. official said the government is “firmly committed to combating money laundering, terrorist financing and all forms of illicit finance. Safeguarding the integrity of its financial system is a national priority.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 9, 2026

The UAE has begun investigating whether the "incident was linked to any terrorist activity or purpose", according to the country's state news agency.

From BBC ● Oct. 3, 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

"All of a sudden, you see on the news the five suspected terrorists have been released," the husband said.

From BBC ● Sep. 30, 2026

When he was searching for the terrorists room by room in the hotel, he told members of his team to take food from the minibars to stay nourished.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 28, 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

Soon he’ll tell us he carried dozens of people on his own back while personally defeating the terrorists.

From Salon ● Sep. 11, 2026

He would see that we were not wild-eyed terrorists, but reasonable men.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela


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