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nonviolent

[non-vahy-uh-luhnt] / nɒnˈvaɪ ə lənt /


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The group said he was a Queens, N.Y., resident and among the community’s most well-known local activists who promoted peaceful, nonviolent demonstrations against Beijing’s rule of Tibet.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 3, 2026

Gov. Polis reduced her sentence to 4 years and 4.5 months, citing nonviolent crimes; she will be released on parole June 1, 2026.

From The Wall Street Journal May 15, 2026

"However, this is an extremely unusual and lengthy sentence for a first time offender who committed nonviolent crimes."

From Barron's May 15, 2026

Devgan-Kacker pointed to Ventura County’s agriculture industry, saying it depends on a stable workforce and that broad deportation of nonviolent residents is not a substitute for comprehensive reform of the immigration system.

From Los Angeles Times May 1, 2026

Paul believed that the persecution of nonviolent protesters would help the cause of suffrage.

From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling




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