violently

Example Sentences

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At a nearby beach resort, a high-speed Coast Guard vessel plied the waters for two people still missing after swimming in waters that churned violently as the quake struck.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

What becomes far more damaging is an environment in which prices swing violently, geopolitical risks shift by the hour and corporate decision-makers lose visibility over what comes next.

From MarketWatch • May 12, 2026

According to this theory, stars above a certain size should explode so violently that they are destroyed completely instead of collapsing into black holes.

From Science Daily • May 8, 2026

The defendant, of Church Street, Appley Magna, told the court he was in fear of Darke, who he said was not helping him to his feet, but had grabbed him "violently".

From BBC • May 7, 2026

He barked the word so violently, my hands were up and my fists clenched before I realized it.

From "Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky" by Kwame Mbalia