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extremist

[ik-stree-mist] / ɪkˈstri mɪst /
NOUN
person zealous about a belief
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STRONGEST


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Researchers are finding that extremist ideas are now spreading through looser networks where many voices contribute and messaging can vary widely.

From Salon • May 8, 2026

"These individuals risked their lives to infiltrate and inform on the activities of our nation's most radical and violent extremist groups," he said.

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026

Not that extremist positions should be off limits, but they ought to be more rigorously addressed.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 21, 2026

"This partnership has improved intelligence sharing, operational coordination, and the overall effectiveness of Nigerian-led efforts against violent extremist organizations."

From Barron's • Mar. 21, 2026

It has been thought by many that he was an extremist, but how many of us there are who would gladly take his claim to immortality.

From Rambles with John Burroughs by Loach, Robert John de




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