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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

Six years later, that rare, decisive victory over militancy is being eroded.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 23, 2025

Since 1989, when an anti-India militancy gripped Kashmir valley, Mr Ahmad says, "the situation was really bad here".

From BBC • Jul. 11, 2025

I was glad that he was militant, but I was frightened when I pondered upon what he could do with his militancy.

From "Black Boy" by Richard Wright




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