bloodshed

Example Sentences

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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

It is difficult to gauge the true scale of bloodshed because, like other international news organisations, the BBC is not able to report from inside the country.

From BBC • Jan. 13, 2026

Shortly after Museveni took power in 1986, ending years of bloodshed and chaos under murderous tyrants, the young president mused that leaders overstaying their welcome lay at the heart of Africa's problems.

From Barron's • Jan. 12, 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