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nonviolent

[non-vahy-uh-luhnt] / nɒnˈvaɪ ə lənt /


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Islamist organizations that adopted mostly nonviolent tactics and weren’t formally blacklisted—like the Muslim Brotherhood—fell under no agency’s remit and were largely ignored.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 2, 2026

And it’s odd to see Quaker listed so prominently as their doctrine is famously nonviolent and anti-war.

From Salon Jun. 6, 2026

"However, this is an extremely unusual and lengthy sentence for a first time offender who committed nonviolent crimes."

From Barron's May 15, 2026

Devgan-Kacker pointed to Ventura County’s agriculture industry, saying it depends on a stable workforce and that broad deportation of nonviolent residents is not a substitute for comprehensive reform of the immigration system.

From Los Angeles Times May 1, 2026

Now even nonviolent law-abiding protests under the auspices of the ANC were illegal.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela




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