violent
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"We need to be careful about where the game is heading if that is being deemed violent conduct and a red card. It's not what we want to see."
From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026
With the world feeling so uncertain, stocks that deliver solid dividends and growth without getting caught up in the market’s violent ups and downs look pretty appealing.
From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026
Machado was placed on administrative leave following the violent July 1 explosion, which was felt by residents up to 20 miles away, destroyed a family farm and sparked a 78-acre grass fire.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 11, 2026
Americans spend so much time entrenched in silent fear and anxiety about the violent nature of the country.
From Salon • Apr. 9, 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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