be violent
Example Sentences
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Thus man’s fortunes are destined to be violent and comic, as is the case with Hazel Motes, a Tennessee war veteran who in “Wise Blood” founds a revivalist church based on the denial of God.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 19, 2026
And that’s where the risk lies — if Powell delivers a message too cautious for the data that eventually comes out, or too aggressive for what investors are bracing for, the reaction could be violent.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 27, 2025
Australia's independent internet regulator has a broad remit under local law to police content online that it deems to be violent or sexually exploitative.
From BBC ● Sep. 6, 2024
The goal was to exclude and physically block “agitators” — anyone who might be violent, record students or disagree with the cause.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 9, 2024
I’ve never known her to be violent toward anyone.
From "The Sea in Winter" by Christine Day
