genocide

Example Sentences

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This was where thousands of Nama and Herero people were killed by Germany's colonial army during the 1904-1908 genocide.

From BBC • Mar. 11, 2026

There’s no attempt to describe the victims of genocide as responsible for their own fate.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 5, 2026

You’ve heard the expression regarding the Holocaust: “Never again” means that genocide should never be inflicted on anyone.

From Salon • Feb. 25, 2026

Australia's federal police have ruled out an arrest of the president, with senior officials telling lawmakers in parliament that Herzog had "full immunity" covering civil and criminal matters, including genocide.

From Barron's • Feb. 8, 2026

A formal style that is appropriate for the inscription on a genocide memorial will differ from a casual style that is appropriate for an email to a close friend.

From "The Sense of Style" by Steven Pinker