martial law
Example Sentences
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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
It overturned his acquittal by a lower court of abuse of power for ordering his defence of the martial law declaration to be distributed to foreign media.
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
In the immediate aftermath of Yoon's shock martial law declaration, emotional reactions among South Koreans were largely divided along generational lines.
From BBC • Feb. 22, 2026
In a measured tone, he announces martial law in the counties surrounding Grovers Mill.
From "Spooked!" by Gail Jarrow
