martial law

Example Sentences

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Once a close ally of Yoon, Han broke with the former president over martial law.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

They swept to victory last June, after the disgraced former president, Yoon Suk Yeol, was impeached for a bizarre six-hour attempt to declare martial law.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

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

The lawmakers had unanimously voted to strike down the martial law attempt, and within another three hours Yoon had backed down.

From BBC • Feb. 22, 2026

Officials declared martial law in New Jersey and parts of Pennsylvania.

From "Spooked!" by Gail Jarrow