violently

Example Sentences

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According to this theory, stars above a certain size should explode so violently that they are destroyed completely instead of collapsing into black holes.

From Science Daily • May 8, 2026

The defendant, of Church Street, Appley Magna, told the court he was in fear of Darke, who he said was not helping him to his feet, but had grabbed him "violently".

From BBC • May 7, 2026

Oil prices have risen since the start of the US-Iran conflict on February 28, often swinging violently in response to the war's ever changing headlines.

From Barron's • Apr. 28, 2026

Its winds, which reached 142 mph, shook the trees violently on their shallow roots.

From Slate • Apr. 20, 2026

I watched worriedly while Walter crouched down close to the ground and began to sob violently.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson