violence
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During the protests, the mullahs shelved their traditional playbook of targeted violence.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 23, 2026
A newcomer to politics, Mr. de la Espriella ran an anti-establishment campaign against corruption, narco-guerrilla violence and the lack of economic mobility.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 22, 2026
"Hope that this trial will help other women and further weaken the wall of denial and impunity surrounding sexual violence, including in the world of men's football."
From BBC • Jun. 19, 2026
From his gray hair to limping stride, Jackson’s Robin is so battered by decades of violence and outdoor camping that, at first glance, I thought his bare feet were a pair of alligator boots.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 18, 2026
"I maintain, violence is not the answer to these problems of race and discrimination. We must foster dialogue between the black and white extremes."
From "The Rock and the River" by Kekla Magoon
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