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violence

[vahy-uh-luhns] / ˈvaɪ ə ləns /


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In a statement, Altman acknowledged concern about artificial intelligence—but said that shouldn’t lead to violence.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

“One of the editors said, ‘I just don’t believe this level of violence and intensity exists in rural areas,’” Cosby tells me with a laugh.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026

But it is expected Queen Camilla will meet representatives of groups campaigning against domestic abuse and violence against women at some of the events during the visit, which takes place between 27 and 30 April.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

The bank says very different groups of companies will benefit in the event that the cease-fire holds and leads to peace, versus a scenario where violence erupts again.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

Here is the only occasion within the revolutionary generation when political differences ended in violence and death rather than in ongoing argument.

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis




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