massacre

Example Sentences

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Researchers believe the massacre occurred during a period of instability in the Carpathian Basin.

From Science Daily • Mar. 9, 2026

He intervened in Libya against Moammar Gadhafi’s military to prevent a massacre in Benghazi.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 2, 2026

"This is like one big family," he told the crowd, reinforcing a message of closeness voiced by many since Tuesday's massacre.

From Barron's • Feb. 12, 2026

The massacre prompted New Zealand to pass stricter gun laws and buy back certain types of weapons from owners.

From BBC • Feb. 8, 2026

She was resettling people from our massacre, and she needed to make sure the right people were being relocated.

From "How Dare the Sun Rise" by Sandra Uwiringiyimana