violence

Example Sentences

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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

She suggested the introduction of "independent domestic violence advocates".

From BBC

Every death from political violence, on the right or the left, is a human tragedy.

From Salon