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nonviolent

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


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Four years later, an overwhelming majority of California voters approved Proposition 36, reversing a 2014 change that had commuted some nonviolent felonies to misdemeanors.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 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

“Stop AI has always adhered to nonviolent activism,” the group said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

“That nonviolent escalation leaves room for more talks, but will likely push oil prices higher in the interim.”

From MarketWatch • Apr. 12, 2026

And you do the cooking? she said to Dad—Mr. Schein declared my parents decent and our family nonviolent and told Kim’s mother that Kim ought to be allowed to come and go freely.

From "If I Stay" by Gayle Forman




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