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Adjective
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In this context, Trump’s belligerent signaling has created a perverse strategic dilemma for Latin American governments.—
Oliver Stuenkel, Time, 9 Jan. 2026
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His was an innings of belligerent brilliance.—
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The Blackhawks didn’t retain any salary in the deal but the playoff-contending Sharks still cleared up close to $3 million in cap space to help accommodate any possible additions via trade later this season.—
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Wearing a sleek black turtleneck, the actress is on a break between industry Q&A panels for her Oscar-contending film, Song Sung Blue, running on what seems to be a campaign adrenaline rush.—
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The difference is largely rucking’s militaristic origins.—
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In the series created by Graham Wagner and Geneva Robertson-Dworet, Moten plays Maximus, a member of the militaristic techno-religious order known as the Brotherhood of Steel, which navigates a post-nuclear wasteland with the mission of collecting, preserving, and controlling advanced technology.—
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The New York City Police Department maintained a safety perimeter around the protest to ensure no chaos sparked between the opposing protesters.—
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The footage released by CCTV depicted two opposing forces in the exercise.—
Adjective
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Ludwig’s distant paternal ancestors were in fact German Jewish merchants, not warlike princes.—
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To many Chicagoans, the warlike atmosphere is the result of the increasing aggression of the federal government.—
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Barton gave the jury the impression of a man prepared to go into daily combat on numerous fronts, constantly fighting one battle after another, in service of his principles.—
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The Justice Department under him was not really interested in fighting crime.—
Adjective
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Israel and the Lebanese militant group exchanged fire for over a year before reaching a ceasefire in November 2024.—
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Iran has been plagued for years by staggering hyperinflation, fueled by Western sanctions imposed over the hardline clerical government's nuclear program and backing for militant groups across the region.—
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Chicago Bulls legend and Simeon High School graduate Derrick Rose was back at the Advocate Center on Friday to surprise a young Bulls fan who's battling cancer.—
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Carter's final film role came in 2020's The Way Back, which starred Ben Affleck as a high school basketball coach battling with alcoholism.—
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“Warring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/warring. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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