martial law
Example Sentences
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The appeals court also upheld his conviction for abuse of power for excluding cabinet members from a meeting to plan the imposition of martial law.
From Barron's • Apr. 29, 2026
A week later, he declared martial law -- but failed, leading to his impeachment, removal from office and sentencing in February this year to life imprisonment for insurrection.
From Barron's • Apr. 28, 2026
In the following days, "martial law" was among the most searched terms on South Korean internet as people tried to make sense of what was happening.
From BBC • Feb. 22, 2026
Though smaller in scale, these demonstrations were no less emphatic than those denouncing the martial law attempt.
From BBC • Feb. 22, 2026
Officials declared martial law in New Jersey and parts of Pennsylvania.
From "Spooked!" by Gail Jarrow
