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Recent Examples of cobelligerent
Some American officials assert that as a matter of international law, the provision of weaponry and intelligence to the Ukrainian Army has made the United States a cobelligerent, an argument that some legal experts dispute.
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New York Times, 19 Mar. 2022
New York Times, 19 Mar. 2022
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cobelligerent
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The opening of negotiations with the Lebanese government, which is not a belligerent in the conflict, will not immediately affect fighting against Hezbollah.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Apr. 2026
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Qatar, host of the US’s Al Udeid Air Base, is effectively a belligerent of Iran, meaning that until hostilities cease, that helium isn’t getting through.—
Joe Wilkins,
Futurism,
1 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The latter, however, would upset the uber-nationalists and war hawks who believe that nothing short of Ukraine’s full capitulation is acceptable for the mighty Russian state.—
Daniel DePetris,
Mercury News,
23 May 2026
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The latter, however, would upset the uber-nationalists and war hawks who believe that nothing short of Ukraine’s full capitulation is acceptable for the mighty Russian state.—
Daniel DePetris,
Twin Cities,
15 May 2026
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The combatants have now renewed their fragile truce, which has repeatedly threatened US-Iran negotiations.—
Caitlin Danaher,
CNN Money,
20 June 2026
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The ministry does not differentiate between civilians and combatants.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
17 June 2026
Noun
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Don't miss the daily Raptor Show, where falcons, hawks, and even the occasional golden eagle will soar mere centimeters from your head.—
Sierra Vandervort,
Travel + Leisure,
20 June 2026
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Many hawks advocated introducing ground troops, but doing so would have made matters much worse.—
Thomas Wright,
The Atlantic,
19 June 2026
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Pakistani Taliban militants and other armed groups also operate in the region.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
22 June 2026
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Sullivan and Sodais watched together as the militants seized Herat.—
Tess Kenny,
Chicago Tribune,
21 June 2026
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“Cobelligerent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cobelligerent. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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