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violence

[vahy-uh-luhns] / ˈvaɪ ə ləns /


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"It's very unfortunate that Thailand has a very high tolerance for violence," says Boonwara Sumano at the Thailand Development Research Institute.

From BBC Aug. 16, 2026

The program has allowed hundreds of thousands of Haitians to live and work legally in the United States due to violence and political instability back home.

From Salon Aug. 12, 2026

The judge said the defense psychologist and doctor relied on Lavie’s accounts, but there was little documentation to support her mental health claims and back her allegations of abuse and violence.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 11, 2026

"We are very happy about returning," said Rawda Mohammed, 39, before the violence erupted.

From Barron's Aug. 10, 2026

After a month of this we’d bring out the saddle, and the horse would toss its head suddenly and with such violence that the halter would snap or the rope break.

From "Educated" by Tara Westover




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