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also counterguerilla
as in guerrilla
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Noun
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Then, in late 2016, the Colombian government signed a historic peace deal with the Marxist revolutionary guerilla group FARC.—
Greg Rosalsky,
NPR,
17 Feb. 2026 -
It was initially applied to criminal cartels such as Bolivia’s Santa Cruz before being extended to ideological guerrilla movements such as the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia – People's Army (FARC) and Peru’s Sendero Luminoso.—
Evandro Cruz Silva,
The Dial,
10 Feb. 2026
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Some galaxies, known as irregulars, don't fit neatly into either mold.—
Kenna Hughes-Castleberry,
Space.com,
29 Sep. 2025
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The existence of the irregulars raises an important question: How small can a galaxy get?—
Phil Plait,
Scientific American,
8 May 2025
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Armed soldiers descended on the parliament by helicopter and attempted to storm the chamber where lawmakers were gathered.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
19 Feb. 2026
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Local and out-of-state agencies are expected to assist with security, as are National Guard soldiers.—
PJ Green,
Kansas City Star,
19 Feb. 2026
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David rises from shepherd to warrior, caught between loyalty and destiny, while the Age of Iron transforms warfare.—
Kennedy French,
Variety,
19 Feb. 2026
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The jacket features a funnel neck and dual-zip closure, while the skirt incorporates biodegradable corozo fasteners and paneling inspired by the armor traditions of Indian warriors.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
19 Feb. 2026
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The term paramilitary is commonly used in two ways.—
Erica De Bruin,
Fortune,
29 Jan. 2026
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Iran’s powerful Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and Basij paramilitary are the enforcers and protectors of the ruling regime in Tehran, not the regular national army, known in Iran as the Artesh.—
Paul Iddon,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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The trooper then removed Jackson from the vehicle.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
17 Feb. 2026
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The church was reportedly heated with propane cylinders, but the exact cause of the explosion remains under investigation, state troopers said.—
Muri Assunção,
New York Daily News,
17 Feb. 2026
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His success in ferreting out three American servicemen from Kosovo 15 years later was also broadly celebrated.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
21 Feb. 2026
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Members also donated gift cards to the servicemen and women stationed at Camp Pendleton during Christmas.—
Sharon Hlapcich,
Oc Register,
17 Feb. 2026
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Ever the loyal foot soldier, Hegseth followed by announcing he’d look to strip Kelly of his Navy rank and reduce his military pension.—
S.E. Cupp,
New York Daily News,
13 Feb. 2026
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Instead of being a mere foot soldier following orders from more frontal brain regions, M1 helps plan, guide and coordinate action.—
Allison Parshall,
Scientific American,
4 Feb. 2026
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