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violent

[vahy-uh-luhnt, vahy-luhnt] / ˈvaɪ ə lənt, ˈvaɪ lənt /




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A statement by Manila's foreign ministry said Lazaro "reiterated the Philippines' strong protest over the violent actions committed by China Coast Guard personnel", referring to the clash at the disputed shoal this week.

From Barron's Jul. 22, 2026

In the letter, Shah apologised for the Panorama clip, which he said unintentionally gave the "mistaken impression that President Trump made a direct call for violent action".

From BBC Jul. 21, 2026

Astronomers may eventually be able to search for signs of these violent stellar mergers, providing a way to test whether Fuller's model accurately describes the final stages of Sun-like stars.

From Science Daily Jul. 21, 2026

During her time in Latin America, she covered the suicide of former president of Peru, Alan Garcia; a World Cup tournament in Lima's prisons; and the 2018 violent uprising against President Daniel Ortega in Nicaragua.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 18, 2026

Sometimes from sheer rebellion we ate grass, although it always resulted in stomach cramps and violent retching.

From "Nectar in a Sieve" by Kamala Markandaya




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