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terrorism

[ter-uh-riz-uhm] / ˈtɛr əˌrɪz əm /




NOUN
reign of terror
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While so-called "Jewish terrorism" has drawn widespread condemnation both in Israel and abroad, little has been done to curb it.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

Police previously said the incident was not being treated as terrorism and there was no ongoing risk to the public.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

Under French law, suspects in terrorism cases can be held for 96 hours.

From BBC • Mar. 29, 2026

The alleged plot comes as U.S. law enforcement agencies around the country have been on heightened alert for potential acts of terrorism following the start of the latest U.S. and Israeli military strikes in Iran.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

The Ciskei had a history of repression against the ANC and in 1991 Brigadier Gqozo had declared a State of Emergency in the Ciskei to curtail what he called ANC-sponsored terrorism.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela