violence

Example Sentences

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Mr. Berger elides this first burst of violence, I think wisely, the better to contrast the noble Titus of the play’s beginnings with the vengeful man he becomes.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

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 • Apr. 1, 2026

Pope Leo XIV said he hoped US President Donald Trump was looking to end the war in the Middle East and called for a halt to the violence.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

“Most insurers have seen well over 300 new submissions in the last few weeks,” said Fergus Critchley, global head of terrorism and political violence at broker WTW.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

Dr. Morales had been right when he predicted that Mount St. Helens would erupt with terrible violence.

From "I Survived the Eruption of Mount St. Helens, 1980" by Lauren Tarshis