bloodshed

Example Sentences

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It might have stopped bloodshed on a different continent.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

This fitted in with the era of liberal interventionism that the UK had backed from the 1990s under Tony Blair, intervening in the Balkans to prevent bloodshed in Kosovo.

From BBC • Mar. 12, 2026

What he didn’t mention: Most territorial expansion in the age of empires was achieved through bloodshed, not purchase.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 24, 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

"I want no bloodshed," Ned told the queen.

From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin