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a terrorist organization of Islamic extremists whose violent activities began in 1992; aims to overthrow the secular Algerian regime and replace it with an Islamic state
the GIA has embarked on a terrorist campaign of civilian massacres
How To Use GIA In A Sentence
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- They were however a bit thirsty as far as fuel was concerned due to their 4 giant 4125 kilowatt motors, and never reached production.
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- At that time the Byzantine Emperor employed Vikings in the elite Varangian Guard. The Last Viking Warrior | Heretical Ideas Magazine
- Tumbling down slopes near Wawona at the south end of the park, Chilnualna Creek - at its fattest and fastest this time of year - creates a series of foaming cascades around giant boulders.
- The giant cross has become a familiar landmark to generations of San Franciscans.
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- There have been a number of situations with the young Belgian where had he not taken evasive action he would have been clobbered. The Sun