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

“We believe it also helps explain why narrative risk…has been whipsawing individual names more violently this year.”

From Barron's • Apr. 28, 2026

The scene in which Biff almost violently embraces Willy and tries—in vain—to make him discard his illusions scorches with its sadness.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

Chip was running his hands violently through his hair again.

From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix