terrorism
noun
ter·ror·ism
ˈter-ər-ˌi-zəm 
: the systematic use of terror especially as a means of coercion
Examples of terrorism in a Sentence
They have been arrested for acts of terrorism.
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Nothing Ventured is the first book in the William Warwick series documenting the tumultuous life of Warwick, from from his time as a detective in the art squad, his career moves through drugs, murder, royal protection, Olympic Games security and finally counter terrorism.
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Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 23 July 2024
That was named after Jim Foley, who was a victim of ISIS terrorism.
—Washington Post Live, Washington Post, 22 July 2024
What do the data say? July 16, 2024 GOP strategist Matt Terrill said crime and safety were already top concerns for many voters, who look at the issue of security holistically — taking into account not just immigration, but also concerns including violence at protests and domestic terrorism.
—Andrea Castillo, Los Angeles Times, 18 July 2024
The rise in domestic terrorism that has blighted the American heartland over the past several years has been perpetrated predominately by the violent far right.
—Jacob Ware, TIME, 15 July 2024
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Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 23 July 2024
That was named after Jim Foley, who was a victim of ISIS terrorism.
—Washington Post Live, Washington Post, 22 July 2024
What do the data say? July 16, 2024 GOP strategist Matt Terrill said crime and safety were already top concerns for many voters, who look at the issue of security holistically — taking into account not just immigration, but also concerns including violence at protests and domestic terrorism.
—Andrea Castillo, Los Angeles Times, 18 July 2024
The rise in domestic terrorism that has blighted the American heartland over the past several years has been perpetrated predominately by the violent far right.
—Jacob Ware, TIME, 15 July 2024
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terrorism
noun
ter·ror·ism
ˈter-ər-ˌi-zəm
1
: the unlawful use or threat of violence especially against the state or the public as a politically motivated means of attack or coercion
2
: violent and intimidating gang activity
street terrorism
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