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violently

[vahy-uh-luhnt-lee, vahy-luhnt-] / ˈvaɪ ə lənt li, ˈvaɪ lənt- /




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However, after the collar levels reset next week, markets should react less violently to daily news.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 28, 2026

Instead of colliding violently, the two bodies gently come into contact and fuse, preserving their rounded shapes and creating the familiar snowman form.

From Science Daily • Feb. 23, 2026

U.S. skier Lindsey Vonn crashed violently early in first women’s downhill run.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 8, 2026

“Until market plumbing improves—through lower volatility and better liquidity—silver is likely to continue trading violently in both directions.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 5, 2026

The doors snap shut, and with no warning, the elevator violently lurches deeper underground.

From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas