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bloodshed

[bluhd-shed] / ˈblʌdˌʃɛd /


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Secretary-General António Guterres released on Sunday, Joseph asked for the U.N.’s mediation to stop further bloodshed.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 3, 2026

"As a father who's lost a son, of course, I want this bloodshed to end," Samouni tells me.

From BBC ● Oct. 22, 2026

He found precedent in paintings where bloodshed is latent or occurs just beyond the frame.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 21, 2026

Kelly said there was “nothing controversial about Mr. Dans’ remarks calling for an end to years of bloodshed and expanded dialogue.”

From Salon ● Sep. 16, 2026

She was simply making a reasonable suggestion to avoid bloodshed.

From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor


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