terrorism
Example Sentences
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Counter-terror police are leading the investigation, but the incident "has not been declared as terrorism" at this stage, the Met said.
From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026
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
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
Tinubu said the two leaders were set to discuss trade and the economy as well as the challenges of terrorism and climate change.
From BBC • Mar. 19, 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
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.