bloody

Example Sentences

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There would be no bloody court fight for assets.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026

Kahlo depicts two sides of herself in the masterpiece—one lying bloody on a gurney after a surgery and the other sitting up, triumphant in a red, traditional dress.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

The neighboring nations fought a bloody 1980s war, initiated by Hussein, with support from Washington.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 1, 2026

Most of Finnish Karelia was grabbed by Joseph Stalin's forces in 1940 after the bloody Winter War, when Finland put up stiff resistance to the Soviets despite overwhelming odds.

From Barron's • Feb. 25, 2026

“The door was ajar, so I didn’t think you had anyone—” He looks back at me, and I see him take in the bloody clothes, the icepack—all of it.

From "Popcorn" by Rob Harrell