violent
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Hit action films such as "Animal", "Dhurandhar" and the "Pushpa" series have helped cement the dominance of violent action cinema in Bollywood.
From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026
But his supporters credited him with a tough crackdown on violent insurgencies and implementation of social programmes to help some of the country's poorest.
From BBC • Jun. 8, 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
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts says he doesn’t expect Max Muncy to miss any time following the third baseman’s violent collision with Arizona’s Ildemaro Vargas.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026
Suddenly, the monster’s legs began to wobble back and forth, the tremors growing more and more violent until the giant completely lost his balance.
From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley
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