atrocity
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"This atrocity was a defining moment for America and your pain and shock were felt around the whole world," Charles told the US Congress on Tuesday.
From Barron's • Apr. 29, 2026
Our collective attention has been framed as an essential guardrail against atrocity and abuse of power.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi described the attack as "an atrocity at sea" and stressed that the frigate had been "a guest of India's Navy".
From BBC • Mar. 6, 2026
He recently spoke with Salon about the struggle to recognize atrocity and confront the powers that seek to justify it.
From Salon • Feb. 25, 2026
A furious Peeta hammers Flaymitch with the atrocity he could become party to, but I can feel Haymitch watching me.
From "Mockingjay" by Suzanne Collins
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