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    paramilitary

    US /ˌpærəˈmɪləteri/

    ・

    UK /ˌpærəˈmɪlətri/

    B2
    n.NounFighting force patterned on military training
    A local paramilitary group clashed with the police

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    Curfew begins in LA as California governor attacks Trump for 'inflaming' protests | BBC News

    09:37Curfew begins in LA as California governor attacks Trump for 'inflaming' protests | BBC News
    • And so I'm sure that local authorities are going that route, but they have to recognize a lot of ordinary citizens think just as important as safety are their rights to have freedom of movement and not feel like they're in a paramilitary kind of situation.

      And so I'm sure that local authorities are going that route, but they have to recognize a lot of ordinary citizens think just as important as safety are their rights to have freedom of movement and not feel like they're in a paramilitary kind of situation.

    • But they have to recognize that a lot of ordinary citizens think just as important as safety are their rights to have freedom of movement and not feel like they're in a paramilitary kind of situation.

      But they have to recognize that a lot of ordinary citizens think just as important as safety are their rights to have freedom of movement and not feel like they're in a paramilitary kind of situation.

    B1

    What If We Built a Road Around the World?

    07:32What If We Built a Road Around the World?
    • The area is overrun with paramilitary forces and drug lords.

      The area is overrun with paramilitary forces and drug lords.

    • The area is overrun with paramilitary forces and drug lords.

      The area is overrun with paramilitary forces and drug lords.

    A2

    What is Falun Gong and Why is it Persecuted? | China Uncensored

    32:38What is Falun Gong and Why is it Persecuted? | China Uncensored
    • Then, in 2007, he got on the Politburo Standing Committee and replaced Luo Gan, becoming the head of both the PLAC, that's the organization that controls all those police, secret police, paramilitary police, and

      Then, in 2007, he got on the Politburo Standing Committee and replaced Luo Gan, becoming the head of both the PLAC, that's the organization that controls all those police, secret police, paramilitary police, and

    • That's the organization that controls all those police, secret police, paramilitary

      That's the organization that controls all those police, secret police, paramilitary

    B1

    'A lack of political will' Why don't nations step forward to stop the war in Sudan? | DW News

    15:44'A lack of political will' Why don't nations step forward to stop the war in Sudan? | DW News
    • UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is calling for an immediate end to what he calls a "nightmare of violence." Just over a week ago, the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces, or the RSF, seized the besieged city of El Fashr from Sudanese Army forces.

      UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is calling for an immediate end to what he calls a "nightmare of violence." Just over a week ago, the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces, or the RSF, seized the besieged city of El Fashr from Sudanese Army forces.

    • Just over a week ago, the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces, or the rsf, seized the besieged city of El Fascia from Sudanese army forces.

      Just over a week ago, the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces, or the rsf, seized the besieged city of El Fascia from Sudanese army forces.

    B1

    TRUTH FILES | Inside Project MKUltra: CIA's Dark Mind Control Program (Now Declassified)

    09:02TRUTH FILES | Inside Project MKUltra: CIA's Dark Mind Control Program (Now Declassified)
    • A 1963 document reveals MKULTRA researchers used radiation, electroshock, drugs, and paramilitary techniques on suspect criminals and unwitting subjects at CIA safe houses.

      A 1963 document reveals MKULTRA researchers used radiation, electroshock, drugs, and paramilitary techniques on suspect criminals and unwitting subjects at CIA safe houses.

    • paramilitary techniques on suspect criminals and unwitting subjects at CIA safe houses.

      paramilitary techniques on suspect criminals and unwitting subjects at CIA safe houses.

    B2

    "Join ICE" - Jesse Welles (LIVE on The Late Show)

    03:27"Join ICE" - Jesse Welles (LIVE on The Late Show)
    • Well, if you're looking for purpose in the current circus if you're seeking respect and attention if you're in need of a gig that'll make you feel big Come with me and put some folks in detention See, I failed the academy the cops weren't having me the army didn't sound that fun so I found me a paramilitary operation that was keen to hand me a gun Join ICE Boy, ain't it nice Join ICE Take my advice if you're lacking control and authority Come with me and hunt down minorities Join ICE.

      Well, if you're looking for purpose in the current circus if you're seeking respect and attention if you're in need of a gig that'll make you feel big Come with me and put some folks in detention See, I failed the academy the cops weren't having me the army didn't sound that fun so I found me a paramilitary operation that was keen to hand me a gun Join ICE Boy, ain't it nice Join ICE Take my advice if you're lacking control and authority Come with me and hunt down minorities Join ICE.

    B1

    Former Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina sentenced to death | Global News Podcast

    09:42Former Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina sentenced to death | Global News Podcast
    • So the situation was going out of control when she deployed paramilitary forces and also, finally, the army.

      So the situation was going out of control when she deployed paramilitary forces and also, finally, the army.

    • So the situation was going out of control when she deployed paramilitary forces and also finally the army.

      So the situation was going out of control when she deployed paramilitary forces and also finally the army.

    B1

    The two men who derailed Sudan’s revolution

    10:48The two men who derailed Sudan’s revolution
    • To strengthen his power, Bashir gave Hemeti and the Janjaweed official status as a paramilitary force called the Rapid Support Forces, or RSF, in 2013.

      To strengthen his power, Bashir gave Hemeti and the Janjaweed official status as a paramilitary force called the Rapid Support Forces, or RSF, in 2013.

    • as a paramilitary force called the Rapid Support Forces, or RSF, in 2013.

      as a paramilitary force called the Rapid Support Forces, or RSF, in 2013.

    B1

    The Path to Nazi Genocide

    38:32The Path to Nazi Genocide
    • Many political parties had their own paramilitary units to attack opponents and intimidate voters.

      Many political parties had their own paramilitary units to attack opponents and intimidate voters.

    • Many political parties had their own paramilitary units to attack opponents

      Many political parties had their own paramilitary units to attack opponents

    B2

    Six Conflicts to Watch in 2026

    11:52Six Conflicts to Watch in 2026
    • The conflict, which has killed more than 150,000 people and internally displaced around 12 million, is being fought between the Rapid Support Forces, a paramilitary force allegedly backed by the uae, which grew out of the Arab Janjaweed militia, and

      The conflict, which has killed more than 150,000 people and internally displaced around 12 million, is being fought between the Rapid Support Forces, a paramilitary force allegedly backed by the uae, which grew out of the Arab Janjaweed militia, and

    • The conflict, which has killed more than 150,000 people and internally displaced around 12 million, is being fought between the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), a paramilitary force allegedly backed by the UAE, which grew out of the Arab Janjaweed Militia, and

      The conflict, which has killed more than 150,000 people and internally displaced around 12 million, is being fought between the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), a paramilitary force allegedly backed by the UAE, which grew out of the Arab Janjaweed Militia, and

    B2