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violent

[vahy-uh-luhnt, vahy-luhnt] / ˈvaɪ ə lənt, ˈvaɪ lənt /




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Following Grim Tales, the pair went on to collaborate on shows including Horse Opera, Tales of Uplift and Moral Improvement, and Violent Nation.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

Violent eruptions such as solar flares and coronal mass ejections can blast high energy particles through space, creating serious risks for astronauts and spacecraft.

From Science Daily • May 14, 2026

Violent offenders outnumber drug offenders in our prison system by nearly 4 to 1.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026

Violent Islamist organizations do indeed spring up from time to time.

From Slate • Apr. 21, 2026

Violent manifestations hadn’t occurred since the early spirit days in Rochester.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock




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