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




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The force said four further men had been arrested on suspicion of violent disorder - three from Southampton aged 18, 34 and 45, along with a 41-year-old man from Basingstoke.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 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

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

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

It took two days of harsh and violent storms to reach the island.

From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell




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