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terrorism

[ter-uh-riz-uhm] / ˈtɛr əˌrɪz əm /




NOUN
reign of terror
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The operation that killed him, which took place in the Lake Chad Basin in northeastern Nigeria, was “a major breakthrough in ongoing efforts to combat terrorism and violent extremism” regionally and globally, Uba said.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 16, 2026

The operation is expected to cost around £4.5m and coincides with the FA Cup Final at Wembley, against a terrorism threat level that remains at severe.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

Again, this will be modelled on previous terrorism legislation that focused on preparing "terrorist acts".

From BBC • May 13, 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said India remains "steadfast as ever" in its determination to defeat terrorism and its "enabling ecosystem", marking one year since a deadly clash with arch-enemy Pakistan.

From Barron's • May 7, 2026

I continued: As US citizens, we are always mindful of the effects of terrorism.

From "I Will Always Write Back" by Caitlin Alifirenka and Martin Ganda




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