violent encounter

collocation in English

meaningsofviolentandencounter

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violent
adjective
uk
/ˈvaɪə.lənt/us
/ˈvaɪə.lənt/
using force to hurt ...
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encounter
noun[C]
uk
/ɪnˈkaʊn.tər/us
/ɪnˈkaʊn.t̬ɚ/
a meeting, especially one that happens ...
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(Definition ofviolentandencounterfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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These groups have also been active in the defence of women and citizen rights against the backdrop of massive state repression and violent encounters.
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Compared to brown bear attacks, violent encounters with black bears rarely lead to serious injury.
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After the demonstration, when large numbers of participants moved to the street festival, there were violent encounters there, too.
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During one of the most violent encounters between the corporations, a large number of innocent civilians are caught up in the chaos and perish.
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Violent encounters with brown bears usually last only a few minutes, though they can be prolonged if the victims fight back.
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This allowed the horsemen to stay in the saddle at all times during the battle, especially during violent encounters.
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This literary work has been said to help inspire women to heal from past violent encounters or to become leaders in their own communities.
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During pregnancy, female wolves remain in a den located away from the peripheral zone of their territories, where violent encounters with other packs are more likely.
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The blockade lasted 292 days, during which there were violent encounters with opposition groups and faculty, and the resignation of the rector and the appointment of a new one.
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