The unrest initially consisted of a series of clashes between various tribalist factions, but since the mid-2000s took a militant Islamist tone.

In pursuing such controversial causes, Hershel rarely took a militant or divisive tone and managed not to alienate his colleagues.

Although they want reform of free agency, few players speak in militant tones about strike possibilities.

Environmentalists, too, are taking an increasingly militant tone about runoff.

Although he has never taken a strident or militant tone in the hockey dispute, Goodenow's public statements sometimes hinted at an eventual confrontation.

They had a very militant tone, as illustrated by this quote from Harnam Singh:

One sign that Mr. Rafsanjani is taking an increasingly militant tone was his repeated denunciation of Israel today as the "illegitimate state."

Survivors say some of the audio may have been altered by the Uzbek government to give the demonstration a more militant tone.

"That's ridiculous, and you know it," replied Cleo in a militant tone.

But today he took a militant tone again.