violent
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But the so-called Glorious Revolution had violent repercussions on other fronts.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 17, 2026
Researchers think some of the debris from that violent event later gathered together to create the small inner moons that orbit Neptune today.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 14, 2026
Ohl criticised this view of masculinity as problematic, warning it normalised an idea of "the biological male who is potentially more violent and aggressive".
From Barron's ● Aug. 14, 2026
But the majority of the world's stock markets are unlikely to see that level of violent moves as they include a wider mix of companies, he adds.
From BBC ● Aug. 13, 2026
Selma’s mayor had ordered Sheriff Clark to avoid violent confrontations.
From "Because They Marched" by Russell Freedman
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