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violence

[vahy-uh-luhns] / ˈvaɪ ə ləns /


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Kimmel denied it was a call for violence and has continued to mock the president on his show.

From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026

Sean Duffy is even taunting Pete Buttigieg about it, in a bout of dreaded intra–transportation secretary violence.

From Slate • May 5, 2026

"Raising awareness, and making a meaningful impact in the lives of domestic violence survivors – and all survivors – is a goal that we stand behind."

From BBC • May 4, 2026

Tourists can face infectious diseases, accidents, injuries, violence, unsafe food or water, and other risks linked to poor planning or unsuitable travel choices.

From Science Daily • May 4, 2026

And pardon her mouth, she thinks, pardon the mouths of the golf-course lady and the librarian and lots of other people who are angry about violence.

From "A Heart in a Body in the World" by Deb Caletti




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