violent
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The following five men have been now been charged with violent disorder:
From BBC • Jun. 6, 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
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
Some users mistake AI for a god, while the violent Zizians believe it is the devil.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026
On the other hand, David Johnston had been concerned about a violent eruption since the moment he set foot on Mount St. Helens.
From "Mountain of Fire" by Rebecca E. F. Barone
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