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terrorism

[ter-uh-riz-uhm] / ˈtɛr əˌrɪz əm /




NOUN
reign of terror
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He said counter terrorism policing was "working tirelessly to bring people to justice" and to send a very strong message - "that those activities will not be tolerated here in the UK at all."

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

These many rules and restrictions block falsely convicted state prisoners from receiving relief—not only those sentenced to death or convicted on terrorism charges.

From Slate • May 29, 2026

A terrorism liaison officer was brought into the case at 10:54 a.m., the sources said, sparking a scramble to find Clark.

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026

The public prosecutor said Monday it was issuing an arrest warrant for the leader of the country's largest union COB, accusing him of terrorism and inciting crime.

From Barron's • May 18, 2026

How does the Cuban missile crisis compare with twenty-first-century threats such as terrorism, climate change, and pandemic disease?

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin




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