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militant

[mil-i-tuhnt] / ˈmɪl ɪ tənt /




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He became a regular on a training circuit where speakers received lucrative contracts from international governments and law enforcement agencies to teach about the threat of militant Islamist movements.

From Salon • Apr. 22, 2026

The militant group Hezbollah said that any truce must apply ‘across all Lebanese territory and must not allow the Israeli enemy any freedom of movement.’

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026

Egypt and France were present, as were some from Chad, Libya’s southern neighbor and a hotbed of militant activity.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

With growing fears that the militant Islamist insurgency that has engulfed large parts of West Africa is spreading, security has been dominating the campaign trail in Benin - a once-largely peaceful nation.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

The students expected the militant Fuller to join them, but were surprised when he spoke against their idea.

From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson




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