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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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“They’re concerned the Middle East tensions could lead to more extremist cell activity in Western countries,” Bannister said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 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

They had no apparent links to international terrorist networks — until Malik pledged allegiance to the leader of the extremist group Islamic State on Facebook shortly before the attack.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 10, 2026

He said: "I think it is a very alarming sign of how youth are being increasingly drawn to some of these extremist networks."

From BBC • Feb. 23, 2026

To better prepare ourselves for a generational struggle against terrorism and the extremist ideologies fueling it, we will create an expert community of counterterrorism professionals.

From National Strategy for Combating Terrorism September 2006 by National Security Council (U.S.)




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