bloodshed
noun
blood·shed
ˈbləd-ˌshed 
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Years of violence and bloodshed have left much of the country in ruins.
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Lea Skene, The Christian Science Monitor, 13 Nov. 2024
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The latter course will cause more bloodshed, ultimately hurt Israel’s standing and support in the West, and lead to further international isolation and even pariah status.
—Mairav Zonszein, Foreign Affairs, 15 Oct. 2024
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Lea Skene, The Christian Science Monitor, 13 Nov. 2024
After the finale episode, showrunner Ryan Condal said that there is even more bloodshed to come in season 3 (which was officially renewed before season 2 premiered).
—Julia Moore, People.com, 21 Oct. 2024
The latter course will cause more bloodshed, ultimately hurt Israel’s standing and support in the West, and lead to further international isolation and even pariah status.
—Mairav Zonszein, Foreign Affairs, 15 Oct. 2024
There is no real bloodshed in Red Rooms, but there is a kind of spiritual savagery.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 4 Oct. 2024
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“Bloodshed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bloodshed. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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