violence

Example Sentences

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Elviena le Roux, a mother of three, told the BBC she doesn't believe having the military in the area will help, saying it will only "make the violence worse".

From BBC

"Nobody wants to see violence in this area. I hope everyone in the shops and everyone passing by is okay."

From BBC

The convicted man took the case to the Supreme Court, arguing that there had been no violence or intimidation in his interaction with the woman.

From BBC

When governments allow themselves to be drawn into war by intolerance or the arrogance of power, they plant the seeds of resentment that yield more hatred and violence.

From The Wall Street Journal

“God does not accept the prayers of those who choose violence,” he said, in one of the clearest moral condemnations of the conflict from a global religious leader.

From Salon