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militancy

[mil-i-tuhn-see] / ˈmɪl ɪ tən si /




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But the Taliban government has denied any involvement or the use of Afghan territory for militancy.

From Barron's • Mar. 13, 2026

Local grievances over alleged human-rights violations and economic concerns have led some young, educated people, including women, to turn to militancy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 9, 2026

See trucking company Yellow Corp., which filed for bankruptcy in 2023 in part owing to Mr. O’Brien’s labor militancy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 28, 2025

Of course, the picture of a Nigerien nuclear power station that Tsivilev has painted poses huge questions - technical, economic and in relation to security in a region notorious for Islamist militancy.

From BBC • Aug. 26, 2025

The ANC wanted the people to see its new militancy, but also to see that it was controlled and responsible.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela




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