inflicted
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The Second World War, meanwhile, inflicted its own deadly toll -- the Soviet Union suffered the highest casualties, with 20-27 million people estimated to have died, both civilians and military.
From Barron's ● Oct. 7, 2026
"We are sorry for the pain and suffering that was inflicted on you. We are sorry that your trust was so directly and profoundly betrayed by a leader of the church," he said.
From BBC ● Oct. 7, 2026
And damage inflicted by war on refineries in Russia and the Middle East might not be quickly repaired, said James Noel-Beswick of Sparta Commodities in London, a firm that advises energy traders.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 24, 2026
Suvorova’s story is not just about the childhood trauma inflicted by her mail-order-bride mother, but it’s a redemption story about reuniting with her beloved maternal Babushka and biological father.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 23, 2026
By ni-Frith Thlayli, still bleeding from the Mark gash inflicted in his left haunch, had taken up his duties.
From "Watership Down: A Novel" by Richard Adams
