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

Runyan said Ghazali was not under federal investigation before the attack and was not on a US terror watch list.

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 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

Seventy-seven percent of the respondents also believe it likely that a terror attack will occur on U.S. soil in response to U.S. military action.

From Salon • Mar. 16, 2026

For a time I could do nothing but stand on the back of the wheeled rig and stare at the light with old, dusty terror.

From "Woodsong" by Gary Paulsen