bloodless

Example Sentences

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But it does promote order by redirecting the ambitious few into what Mr. Mansfield calls “the bloodless killing of commerce” while reducing the material deprivation that encourages discontent among the many poor.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 30, 2026

Barre seized power in a bloodless coup in 1969.

From BBC • Jan. 8, 2026

Elsewhere in the interview, Buttigieg warned Democrats against using bloodless language.

From Salon • Jul. 29, 2025

When my daughter, Liv, filled out college applications for the University of California system, five short essays were required, giving students a chance to make an impression beyond bloodless grades and GPA.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 7, 2024

They were as bloodless as the rest of his face.

From "Inkheart" by Cornelia Funke