violence
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"What is never justified and what is never the solution is violence and disorder."
From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026
The new revelations are likely to exacerbate pressure on Morena, whose founder, López Obrador, rose to power on a promise to combat corruption, which he said fueled violence.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026
"We will not allow an act of violence to have the last word, especially during a year when we are reflecting on the 250th anniversary of America and everything we stand for."
From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026
“I made it clear, through my edicts, my announcements to them that we wanted those cases involving violence, that they know how seriously we were taking them,” he told me.
From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026
“I don’t hold violence in my hands,” he’d answered, holding them up in front of his face.
From "Pet" by Akwaeke Emezi
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