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violence

[vahy-uh-luhns] / ˈvaɪ ə ləns /


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Police say they have deployed personnel to ensure there is no religious violence.

From BBC

Such an overhaul, he said, would require body-worn cameras, that officers wear identification and rigorous use-of-force training and policies; acts of violence would require full investigations under the supervision of an independent monitor.

From Los Angeles Times

However, he urged MSPs back the proposals at stage one as part of efforts to reduce violence against women and girls.

From BBC

He briefly broke his silence on Sunday to voice "great concern" about rising tensions between Cuba and the United States, calling on all sides to "avoid violence".

From Barron's

Silencing the music wouldn’t have created jobs, stabilized families or reduced violence.

From The Wall Street Journal