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violent

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




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"We need to be careful about where the game is heading if that is being deemed violent conduct and a red card. It's not what we want to see."

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said recently that "men are becoming increasingly inhuman and violent."

From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026

Americans spend so much time entrenched in silent fear and anxiety about the violent nature of the country.

From Salon • Apr. 9, 2026

On Thursday, Moore stressed his record of investment in combating childhood poverty and violent crime in his state.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

Their bottoms were dark and lumpy, and Nhamo knew a violent storm was imminent.

From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer




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