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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
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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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While the announcement may appear to focus on a single industrial component, the AG9160RF plays a critical role aboard some of the Navy’s most advanced surface combatants.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
1 June 2026
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International humanitarian law provides broad protections for children as non-combatants.—
Margaret Brennan,
CBS News,
31 May 2026
Noun
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Visitors can walk a five-mile forest hiking trail and experience the chance to see kingfishers, hawks and green ibis.—
Catherine Garcia,
TheWeek,
27 May 2026
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Warsh, who once had a reputation as a Fed hawk — someone who generally favors higher interest rates to keep a lid on inflation — last year came out in favor of lower rates.—
Aimee Picchi,
CBS News,
26 May 2026
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The taking of Beaufort castle, near the city of Nabatiyeh, followed days of airstrikes and intense fighting in nearby villages between Israeli troops and Hezbollah militants.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
31 May 2026
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The new Lebanese government came to power with promises to disarm groups like Hezbollah, but the militants resisted.—
Melanie Lidman,
Los Angeles Times,
31 May 2026
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“Cobelligerent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cobelligerent. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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