violence

Example Sentences

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Americans face a crisis of violence, yes, but the crisis of compassion is just as pressing.

From Salon • Apr. 3, 2026

The defense put the onus for the violence on Crook.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

“Most insurers have seen well over 300 new submissions in the last few weeks,” said Fergus Critchley, global head of terrorism and political violence at broker WTW.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

Pope Leo XIV said he hoped US President Donald Trump was looking to end the war in the Middle East and called for a halt to the violence.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

He informed Selma’s mayor, Joe Smitherman, that the marchers would be blocked peacefully, without violence.

From "Because They Marched" by Russell Freedman