terror

Example Sentences

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Although the case is not currently being classed as a terror incident, the Met said the investigation is being led by counter-terror detectives.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

His lengthy career includes overseeing the civil cases arising from Al-Qaeda's September 11, 2001 terror attacks on New York and Washington, often rejecting deals he saw as unfair to complainants.

From Barron's • Mar. 24, 2026

Tasked with restructuring the agency for the war on terror, Mueller ran the FBI with discipline and professionalism.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 22, 2026

The 20-year-old said he had felt "complete terror and panic" when the fatal outbreak was announced on 15 March.

From BBC • Mar. 22, 2026

But they didn’t let Zheng go, and Razi watched in terror as the boat cruised away into the distance.

From "The Boy Who Met a Whale" by Nizrana Farook