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terrorism

[ter-uh-riz-uhm] / ˈtɛr əˌrɪz əm /




NOUN
reign of terror
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Three of those wounded were still in hospital with one in critical condition, terrorism prosecutor Olivier Christen told reporters.

From BBC ● Oct. 29, 2026

Under George W. Bush, DHS underwent a reorganization to more effectively combat terrorism and respond to disasters like Hurricane Katrina.

From Salon ● Oct. 26, 2026

His reporting focuses on European security, including transnational crime, terrorism and the new security landscape following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 24, 2026

Escalating alerts are used for everything from terrorism and nuclear plant safety to avalanches and volcanic unrest.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 19, 2026

I had grown up hearing the word terrorism, but I never really understood what it meant.

From "Malala: The Girl Who Stood Up for Education and Changed the World" by Malala Yousafzai


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