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violent

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




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From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

Local law enforcement disputed the assertions, saying that violent crime there was no different from other neighborhoods in and around Houston.

From Salon • Apr. 12, 2026

“IRS-CI deployed special agents nationwide to assist in combating violent crime, transnational organizations, and financial exploitation,” the report said.

From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026

On Thursday, Moore stressed his record of investment in combating childhood poverty and violent crime in his state.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

In her first year of operation she had produced two volumes of poetry, written by men known mainly for their violent tempers.

From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris




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