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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

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

Fox News and The Wall Street Journal’s editorial page went on the warpath.

From New York Times ● Aug. 30, 2020

Italy’s rising star lost his way for a while but he’s back on the warpath again.

From The Guardian ● Jun. 28, 2017

“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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