violent

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The Provisional IRA - the main armed republican paramilitary group for most of the Troubles - declared a ceasefire in the run up to the agreement and officially ended its violent campaign in 2005.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

"This partnership has improved intelligence sharing, operational coordination, and the overall effectiveness of Nigerian-led efforts against violent extremist organizations."

From Barron's • Mar. 21, 2026

There is no evidence of violent conflict, and locals and newcomers were sometimes buried together, suggesting peaceful coexistence.

From Science Daily • Mar. 21, 2026

To the world’s grave danger, so does Titan X — a Lovecraftian tentacled behemoth whose emergence triggers Kong into a violent frenzy.

From Salon • Mar. 20, 2026

The murmuring silence gave, the crowd burst into loud chatter: it was as if the thought of food had loosened all tongues; and the pushing and thrusting became more violent.

From "Nectar in a Sieve" by Kamala Markandaya