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atrocity

[uh-tros-i-tee] / əˈtrɒs ɪ ti /




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"This atrocity was a defining moment for America and your pain and shock were felt around the whole world," said the King.

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026

"This atrocity was a defining moment for America and your pain and shock were felt around the whole world," Charles told the US Congress on Tuesday.

From Barron's • Apr. 29, 2026

It’s important to debunk this genetic stuff as we now live in a genomic age in which science has been used to justify all sorts of atrocity.

From Salon • Apr. 23, 2026

There was a kind of macabre joke in living as a reminder of historical atrocity.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 18, 2026

“I’m sorry you feel that way. I feel terrible about what happened. I assure you the atrocity was unintentional.”

From "Fablehaven" by Brandon Mull




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