violent

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Recent reporting by the Cato Institute found that just 5% of ICE detainees have been convicted of violent offenses, and three-fourths have no criminal convictions at all.

From Los Angeles Times

Dr Cartwright said this reaction was mild compared with many documented cases in which patients become violent when water is brought anywhere near to them.

From BBC

He and special agent John Douglas were paired up to visit police stations across the country to “talk shop” with the various officers and gather files about local crimes to better profile violent criminals.

From Los Angeles Times

His death, if confirmed and in such violent circumstances, heralds a new and uncertain future, both in Iran and the wider region.

From BBC

Given the capacity of the Middle East to export trouble, the eruption of renewed and intensified war deepens the instability of region and wider world that is already turbulent, violent and dangerous.

From BBC