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guerrilla

[guh-ril-uh] / gəˈrɪl ə /


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It confronted American military might with guerrilla tactics.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

Petro, himself a former guerrilla fighter, has been pursuing a controversial peace strategy with various armed factions which has seen intermittent ceasefires and periods of relatively little violence.

From BBC • Apr. 26, 2026

In 1932, at age 13, he left that life behind to join the Chinese Workers’ and Peasants’ Red Army, seeking survival in the guerrilla forces.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

"If you invest in a motorhome or a camper, you should be prepared to do that and not just guerrilla park anywhere and everywhere," she added.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

The VC operated as guerrilla fighters in clandestine, deadly efficient groups.

From "Boots on the Ground: America's War in Vietnam" by Elizabeth Partridge




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