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martyrdom

[mahr-ter-duhm] / ˈmɑr tər dəm /


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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

It draws on core Shiite themes of martyrdom and resistance, reinforcing the image of the younger Khamenei as the rightful successor to lead the Islamic Republic.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 9, 2026

Around 5:00 am on Sunday, Iranian state TV announced Khamenei's death, saying he had "fulfilled his lifelong dream" of martyrdom.

From Barron's • Mar. 1, 2026

“This dog is Gwenforte, of Ville Sainte-Geneviève. She has been venerated there as a saint ever since her martyrdom ten years ago.”

From "The Inquisitor's Tale" by Adam Gidwitz




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