violent
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But his supporters credited him with a tough crackdown on violent insurgencies and implementation of social programmes to help some of the country's poorest.
From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026
Fast facts: A grizzled version of the title character is played by Hugh Jackman in this drama, which reimagines the altruistic thief as an aging man grappling with his violent past.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026
Boosted by a massive influx of cash from rental giant Airbnb, some of McKinney’s ads played up his hard-luck upbringing in one of New Jersey’s most violent cities.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026
Fujimori, seeking the presidency in her fourth attempt, has campaigned on a hardline security platform, promising military deployments and tougher prisons to confront rising extortion and violent crime.
From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026
There are all kinds of power—gang-type violent authority, sports-type physical prowess and social prestige, material wealth and economic dominance, power that comes from leadership, intellect, scholarship, knowledge.
From "How It Went Down" by Kekla Magoon
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