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terror

[ter-er] / ˈtɛr ər /


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Patel announced early Tuesday morning, coinciding with a leak of the news to Fox News, that the FBI had disrupted an alleged terror plot to attack last week’s UFC fight at the White House.

From Slate • Jun. 19, 2026

On Wednesday, a US government official said Artan had not been allowed to enter the country because of his "association with suspected members of terror organisations".

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

On April 16, the Pentagon, in coordination with the Treasury, announced Operation Economic Fury, a campaign cutting off the regime’s global terror financing and revenue streams.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

US media described the male suspect as emotionally disturbed with no terror links.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

I feel panic and terror cover me like a weighted blanket.

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold




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