violently
Example Sentences
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The researchers believe ruptoblasts intensify their normal secretion systems so they can release toxic substances suddenly and violently after encountering activin.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 5, 2026
When Broussard and his friend attempted to put Catzilla into the fishing basket, with the intention of then releasing it, the 50-pounder violently thrashed and slipped free.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 1, 2026
Hiroko Ogata, a 75-year-old restaurant owner in the city of Yatsushiro, told the BBC she hid under a table at her restaurant when the quake struck and swayed violently along with it.
From BBC ● Jul. 30, 2026
In that regard, the 2026 World Cup has been a head-shaking failure—especially to the fans in star-spangled jerseys who hopped on the bandwagon only to be violently thrown off a few days later.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 18, 2026
My lips trembled so violently, I could hardly speak.
From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros
