bloodshed
Example Sentences
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The bloodshed caused outrage among Syrians, who view Israel as an aggressor.
Gleick, who has been studying water-related violence for more than three decades, said the purpose of the list is to raise awareness and encourage policymakers to act to reduce fighting, bloodshed and turmoil.
From Los Angeles Times
We welcome the sincere efforts of the U.S. and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to secure a just and equitable peace in Sudan, and we appreciate their continued concern and commitment to ending the bloodshed.
Biehl, the former Dayton police chief, said he was “haunted” by how much bloodshed was unleashed by a single attacker firing so many bullets in so little time.
From Washington Post
The bloodshed only reinforced D’s decision to get an AR-15, though they were reluctant to just go out and buy one.
From Washington Post
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