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guerrilla

[guh-ril-uh] / gəˈrɪl ə /


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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

Often described as "elusive" and "secretive" by the press, the "guerrilla street artist" is a hero to some and a vandal to others.

From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026

Petro, a former guerrilla and Colombia's first leftist president, is barred by the constitution from running again.

From Barron's • Mar. 9, 2026

Former Maoist guerrilla commander Pushpa Kamal Dahal has one seat for his party.

From Barron's • Mar. 7, 2026

She and the children were living with the partisan guerrilla fighters in the Belorussian forest.

From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein




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