be violent
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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
“It’s just that the members of ICE shouldn’t be violent toward American civilians,” Goldbeck explained.
From Salon ● Jan. 16, 2026
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
Just 4% of people in prison are women and they are a very different population to the other 96% - they are less likely to be violent or prolific offenders.
From BBC ● Oct. 5, 2024
“That part of my programming has never failed. Even if I wanted to be violent, I could not.”
From "The Wild Robot Escapes" by Peter Brown
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