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

Pahlavi also called on Iranian authorities "to show restraint and avoid any bloodshed".

From Barron's • Mar. 3, 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

She said organizations like hers — which use diplomacy to quash street beefs before they spill over into bloodshed — have also become lifelines for certain neighborhoods by providing diapers, formula, and other essential supplies.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 6, 2026

She was simply making a reasonable suggestion to avoid bloodshed.

From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor