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atrocity

[uh-tros-i-tee] / əˈtrɒs ɪ ti /




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There was no accountability for that atrocity 20 years ago, at least not for anyone who was in charge.

From Salon • Jun. 4, 2026

"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

"This atrocity cannot be justified, cannot be concealed, and must not be met with silence and indifference," he said.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

There was a kind of macabre joke in living as a reminder of historical atrocity.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 18, 2026

A rampaging atrocity that looked like a cross between a bear and an octopus battered fairies with its thrashing tentacles.

From "Fablehaven" by Brandon Mull




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