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[ter-er-ist] / ˈtɛr ər ɪst /


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Counter-terror officers are leading the investigation but it has not been declared as a terrorist incident at this time, Greater Manchester Police said.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

"At this time, it has not been declared as a terrorist incident."

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

Some digital investments seemed wild at the time, like when Diller stuck with his bid for Expedia after the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks halted flights and damped travel demand.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

“The U.A.E. holds Iran fully responsible for these terrorist attacks and their repercussions,” the Gulf state’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

If Werner rings the bell, the old man will assume he’s being arrested as a terrorist.

From "All the Light We Cannot See" by Anthony Doerr




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