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martial

[mahr-shuhl] / ˈmɑr ʃəl /


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He died just one month before the release of “Enter the Dragon,” which was a box-office sensation and is considered a masterpiece of martial arts filmmaking.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 3, 2026

He joined Han's martial arts school as a teenager, drawn by his love of kung fu films.

From Barron's • Jun. 28, 2026

He was found guilty of high treason under martial law and the illegal handling of weapons, ammunitions or explosives by the Shevchenkivskyy District Court in Kyiv.

From BBC • Jun. 26, 2026

Mixed martial arts is as brutal as advertised, but the participants are genuine athletes, and nothing if not committed.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 15, 2026

Aeschylus tells the tale splendidly, but in his hands it is a stirring martial poem.

From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton




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