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martyrdom

[mahr-ter-duhm] / ˈmɑr tər dəm /


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Devoted Shia Muslims take pride in martyrdom, commemorating the Battle of Karbala in 680 where Hussein was killed by Umayyad caliph Yazid.

From Barron's Aug. 1, 2026

Many accepted martyrdom rather than compromise their faith.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 26, 2026

More clear-eyed now, Jean must reject her martyrdom and reclaim her own truth and agency.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 22, 2026

A couple of hours earlier he had messaged his mother "I chose the path of martyrdom", the prosecution said.

From BBC Apr. 15, 2026

Linton’s polite but point-by-point challenges, while typical of a litigious process, fueled Reggie’s team’s sense of indignation and martyrdom.

From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel




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