Examples of militancy in a Sentence
the militancy of the radical organization gave the authorities cause for concern
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17 June 2026
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Military campaigns there have created a cycle of violence where civilians are often caught in the middle, and the distinction between political activism and armed militancy is frequently blurred.
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But she was criticized for her increasing militancy, even within her African National Congress party.
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Kate Bartlett,
NPR,
2 May 2026
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Tim Treadgold,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2026
Performing in Creole is one thing, but there’s also a triumphant, egalitarian militancy to Vinette and Rio’s songwriting that’s intrinsic to the Haitian diaspora.
—
Olivier Lafontant,
Pitchfork,
9 June 2026
Military campaigns there have created a cycle of violence where civilians are often caught in the middle, and the distinction between political activism and armed militancy is frequently blurred.
—
Kyle Martin,
Mercury News,
7 May 2026
But she was criticized for her increasing militancy, even within her African National Congress party.
—
Kate Bartlett,
NPR,
2 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for militancy
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“Militancy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/militancy. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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militancy
noun
mil·i·tan·cy
ˈmil-ə-tən-sē 
: the quality or state of being militant
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