vendetta
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The violence is sparked by a range of motives: murder-suicides and domestic violence; gang retaliation; school shootings; and workplace vendettas.
From Washington Times
The violence is sparked by a range of motives: murder-suicides and domestic violence; gang retaliation; school shootings and workplace vendettas.
From Washington Times
Navalny, who is Russian President Vladimir Putin’s most prominent foe, has rejected the charges as a political vendetta and an attempt by Russian authorities to keep him out of politics for as long as possible.
From Washington Times
The state’s chief minister, Bhagwant Mann, said: “Action will be taken against those who try to disrupt the country’s peace and law. We will not disturb any innocent person. We don’t do vendetta politics.”
From Washington Post
Murder-suicides and domestic violence; gang retaliation; school shootings and workplace vendettas.
From Seattle Times
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