violent struggle

collocation in English

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violent
adjective
uk
/ˈvaɪə.lənt/us
/ˈvaɪə.lənt/
using force to hurt ...
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struggle
noun[C]
uk
/ˈstrʌɡ.əl/us
/ˈstrʌɡ.əl/
a very difficult task that you can do only by making a ...
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(Definition ofviolentandstrugglefrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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However, whenviolentstrugglecannot achieve this end, the level of violence and organized movements that are behind it usually decline.
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It is claimed that aviolentstruggletook place.
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We must also preserve the capability to engage in a high-intensity conflict should the need arise, or should a peacekeeping operation escalate into a moreviolentstruggle.
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His abandoned vehicle was found nearby, with signs of aviolentstruggle.
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Filled chaotically with theviolentstruggleof the men in the picture and the big fish.
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When a male tries to take over a group, there is aviolentstrugglewith the existing male leader.
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Today, members of the movement include also men and women who have never taken an active role in theviolentstrugglein the area.
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Aviolentstruggleensued over the body of the fallen king.
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He was later proclaimed successor, and an oftenviolentstrugglebetween both brothers ensued.
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This made for a long andviolentstrugglebetween the two parties.
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This general attitude of insubordination meant that the internal quarreling within the military from time to time spilled over into public and violent struggles.
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The game often involves injuries due to the violent struggles between partners.
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