on the warpath
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First used by Ottoman military "mehter" bands to frighten and demoralise the enemy, cymbals were a useful tool for an empire on the warpath.
From Barron's ● Aug. 6, 2026
Nicola Baird, the founder of We Won't Be Scammed, is on the warpath.
From BBC ● May 3, 2026
Since returning from health and safety protocols, a fully rested Jackson has been on the warpath, reeling in sack after sack.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 21, 2021
One hour, and 10,000 comments later, WallStreetBets was on the warpath.
From The Guardian ● Jan. 28, 2021
“Jack told you—” “Called a while ago and said—among other things— that if you weren’t already on the warpath you’d soon be. From what I heard, you already are.”
From "Go Set a Watchman: A Novel" by Harper Lee
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