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atrocity

[uh-tros-i-tee] / əˈtrɒs ɪ ti /




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"This atrocity was a defining moment for America and your pain and shock were felt around the whole world," said the King.

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026

"This atrocity was a defining moment for America and your pain and shock were felt around the whole world," Charles told the US Congress on Tuesday.

From Barron's • Apr. 29, 2026

Our collective attention has been framed as an essential guardrail against atrocity and abuse of power.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026

When did tension between national duty and universal morality reach a breaking point, and atrocity emerge as a moral scandal?

From Salon • Feb. 25, 2026

“I’m sorry you feel that way. I feel terrible about what happened. I assure you the atrocity was unintentional.”

From "Fablehaven" by Brandon Mull




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