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insurgent

[in-sur-juhnt] / ɪnˈsɜr dʒənt /




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It seemed a sure thing a few weeks ago that Abdul El-Sayed, the insurgent progressive challenger in Michigan’s Democratic Senate primary, was leading the race going away.

From Slate Jul. 18, 2026

But nationally we’re seeing that kind of insurgent recruitment, including with Platner.

From Salon Jul. 10, 2026

The U.S. recently sanctioned Rwanda’s military and several senior officers for sponsoring a different insurgent group, called M23, that has seized large chunks of eastern Congo.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 23, 2026

In May, Ethiopia and Sudan -- engulfed by civil war since 2023 -- traded accusations that each had violated the other's territory and were supporting insurgent forces.

From Barron's Jun. 11, 2026

“Sadly, the bridge is already under insurgent control due to questionable strategizing by my bereft cohort.”

From "The Fault in Our Stars" by John Green

In April 2025, the governor of Nigeria's embattled Borno state, Babagana Zulum, alleged that informants and collaborators for Boko Haram insurgents were operating within the country's armed forces, political class and local communities.

From BBC Jul. 27, 2026

On Saturday he tweeted his congratulations to four primary winners in New York City, including the three DSA insurgents, complete with their photographs.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 28, 2026

Twenty years ago, the grim and creatively valorous third season thrust the story’s human heroes into the role of insurgents.

From Salon May 5, 2026

Australian troops had been battling Taliban insurgents at the site near Tarin Kowt, in central Afghanistan, and Roberts-Smith's SAS crew were called in to clear it after an airstrike, the court documents state.

From BBC Apr. 17, 2026

Arthur called off the hunt, judged accurately that the insurgents were demoralized, and allowed his men to sleep in comfort on their arms, with few but careful sentries.

From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White




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