militant
Example Sentences
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Though weakened, the militant group has said it is ready for a long confrontation.
From Barron's
Pakistan denied hitting a clinic, stating it carried out precision strikes on militant support infrastructure and ammunition storage facilities.
It was a stark reminder of the challenges the more militant edge of the Ultra movement poses.
From BBC
A Shiite movement, Hezbollah was founded in Lebanon with the support of Iran in response to Israel's 1982 invasion of the country to drive out Palestinian militants.
From Barron's
He rose through the ranks, commanding operations against Islamist militants in Benin’s lush national parks.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.