violence
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But there are no signs of violence upon her, and no signs of any about to erupt.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 21, 2026
Vulnerability and violence also co-exist in Mimi Amini and Kelly Akashi’s collaboration: a sword made of clear glass.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 20, 2026
In a late July televised speech President Herzog, who holds a mostly ceremonial role, warned of "violence rearing its head" and reminded citizens that "elections are not a civil war".
From Barron's ● Aug. 19, 2026
Prevent was set up 20 years ago to try to identify future potential terrorists and intervene in their lives, often by challenging hateful ideologies such as far right extremism or support for jihadist violence.
From BBC ● Aug. 18, 2026
But let us come to the second instance, when a private citizen becomes prince of his native city not through wickedness or any other intolerable violence, but with the favour of his fellow citizens.
From "The Prince" by Niccolò Machiavelli
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