massacre

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In 2010 - shortly after the massacre - Alpha Condé won a presidential election.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

Researchers believe the massacre occurred during a period of instability in the Carpathian Basin.

From Science Daily • Mar. 9, 2026

He intervened in Libya against Moammar Gadhafi’s military to prevent a massacre in Benghazi.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 2, 2026

"This is like one big family," he told the crowd, reinforcing a message of closeness voiced by many since Tuesday's massacre.

From Barron's • Feb. 12, 2026

Ferrets had cornered a band of shrews and were threatening to massacre them when a column of otters sprang to the rescue.

From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques