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[ter-er-ist] / ˈtɛr ər ɪst /


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But it insisted it "operates against the Hezbollah terrorist organisation, not against the Lebanese army" and added that it was "reviewing the incident".

From Barron's • Jun. 6, 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

These groups were on Thursday designated as terrorist organisations by the United States.

From Barron's • May 29, 2026

“Other attacks on American soil were by nations; this is the first transnational terrorist attack on the World Trade Center.”

From "Towers Falling" by Jewell Parker Rhodes




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