bloodshed

Example Sentences

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But it is important to remember that after years of bloodshed and killing, they all ended in ways that amounted to defeat for the United States.

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026

More than a month on, the full extent of the bloodshed is difficult to determine, even as the prospect of U.S. strikes grows.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 23, 2026

TotalEnergies had already lifted in October the force majeure it declared after the bloodshed and has sought compensation of $4.5 billion in cost overruns linked to the delay from the Mozambique government.

From Barron's • Jan. 29, 2026

I’ve known many police officers in my long career covering crime who could have de-escalated that event without bloodshed.

From Salon • Jan. 9, 2026

“Now hold!” she cried, “Break off this bitter skirmish; end your bloodshed, Ithakans, and make peace.”

From "The Odyssey" by Homer