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violence

[vahy-uh-luhns] / ˈvaɪ ə ləns /


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"When companies reduce oversight in areas like violence, hate, and harassment, it should not be any surprise to see those harms increase," John Curtis, a Republican senator from Utah, said in a statement to CCDH.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

State Governor Kathy Hochul described the attack as "an act of horrific violence."

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

The Council of Southampton Gurdwaras said the community stood firmly with Nowak's family but that violence on the streets should never be tolerated.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

But most people, even those with wildly different political views, remembered a man who would rather debate ideas than commit violence against his opponents.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

She did, however, make it clear that she did not support the use of violence if it could be avoided.

From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling




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