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militant

[mil-i-tuhnt] / ˈmɪl ɪ tənt /




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Kneecap made headlines last year when Mo Chara was charged under British anti-terrorism laws for allegedly displaying a flag of the Iran-backed Lebanese militant group Hezbollah during a 2024 concert.

From Barron's • Mar. 20, 2026

It was a stark reminder of the challenges the more militant edge of the Ultra movement poses.

From BBC • Mar. 17, 2026

A Rand report, Hezbollah’s Networks in Latin America, found that the militant group had a considerable network that was active in the Southern Hemisphere.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 10, 2026

Other militant groups across the region have stayed out of the fight, either biding their time or hoping to avoid retaliation.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 8, 2026

He pretended he was an enthusiastic militant Confederate eager to continue to fight the war, wherever it was.

From "Chasing Lincoln's Killer" by James L. Swanson