violent
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Analysts say the most obvious hole is the omission of violent far-right movements.
From Salon • May 19, 2026
At extremely high energies, the strings effectively spread interactions out, preventing the violent behavior that normally causes the equations to fail.
From Science Daily • May 19, 2026
They say there are often no consequences for pupils who have been violent, and there are insufficient resources to try to improve the situation.
From BBC • May 18, 2026
But they also faced higher risks of violent crime, breathed dirtier air, and waited for the evening news to learn what was happening in the world.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026
We often read that red seems to advance, while blue recedes; or that the former is a violent or passionate color, the latter a sad one.
From "History of Art, Volume 1" by H.W. Janson
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