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bloodshed
/ ˈʌˌʃɛ /
noun
- slaughter; killing
Word History and Origins
Origin of bloodshed1
Example Sentences
Tuesday's bloodshed in Pahalgam - where at least 26 tourists were killed in a hail of gunfire - marks the deadliest militant attack in Kashmir since 2019.
The film-maker grew up in a community often affected by stories of bloodshed, where people are killed in the name of seeking justice.
The carnage on this particular Sunday afternoon wasn’t the worst day of bloodshed, just one that upended lives without making headline news.
"The UK government's focus remains securing a return to the ceasefire and negotiations to stop the bloodshed, free the hostages and end the conflict in Gaza," Lammy said in a statement.
And yet, despite all the terror and bloodshed, Duterte left office with an 81% approval rating — one of the most popular rulers of the Philippines.
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