nonviolence

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Recent Examples of nonviolence His supporters included the USC Gould School of Law’s Post Conviction Justice Project, which represented him before the parole board, then heralded his release from prison, publicly describing Mutch as an advocate for nonviolence who had served as a mediator inside prison walls. Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 16 Sep. 2025 The displays include the Five Pillars of Islam, the Four Noble Truths of Buddhism and a list of Hinduism’s ethical principles, which include nonviolence and truthfulness. Daniel Arkin, NBC news, 14 Sep. 2025 The free event, staged at South 10th Street and Central Avenue in the city’s West Ward this year, will once again use Hip-Hop’s long history as a force for unity, nonviolence, and a good time. Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 5 Sep. 2025 May nonviolence rule our lawless time. Ciera Bates-Chamberlain, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for nonviolence
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Noun
  • The filmmakers view Russell’s commitment to pacifism, opposition to imperialism, and humanitarian principles as particularly resonant today.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 13 Oct. 2025
  • Lee’s firm, unshakable belief in pacifism ran counter to the American Revolutionary War.
    Barry Levitt, Time, 10 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Gordonstoun’s combination of pacificism and physical discipline would help define him for the rest of his life.
    Time, Time, 9 Apr. 2021
  • Its agenda: justice and charity, pacificism and spreading the wealth.
    SAM ROBERTS, New York Times, 8 July 2016

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