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set upon — phrasal to attack usually with violence < the dogs set upon the trespassers > … New Collegiate Dictionary
set — [set] vt. set, setting [ME setten < OE settan (akin to Ger setzen & Goth satjan < Gmc * satjan), caus. formation “to cause to sit” < base of SIT] 1. to place in a sitting position; cause to sit; seat 2. a) to cause (a fowl) to sit on… … English World dictionary
To break upon a wheel — Break Break (br[=a]k), v. t. [imp. {broke} (br[=o]k), (Obs. {Brake}); p. p. {Broken} (br[=o] k n), (Obs. {Broke}); p. pr. & vb. n. {Breaking}.] [OE. breken, AS. brecan; akin to OS. brekan, D. breken, OHG. brehhan, G. brechen, Icel. braka to creak … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Violence in sports — can result in chaotic brawls, both by athletes and fans. They may involve beer bottles, sinks from stadiums, improvised stabbing utensils, stadium seats, and whatever else may be found on hand.In sports which are inherently violent, violence… … Wikipedia
Violence of Summer — This article is about the Duran Duran record. There is also The Violence of Summer (Law Order episode). Infobox Single Name = Violence of Summer (Love s Taking Over) Artist = Duran Duran B side = Throb from Album = Liberty Released = start… … Wikipedia
Violence in the Israeli–Palestinian conflict — The conflict between various Palestinian groups and Israel has existed in one form or another since the first half of the 20th century, and has left much bitterness and death on both sides. This article summarizes some aspects of the… … Wikipedia
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Violence against Indians in Australia controversy — Indian students protesting on 31 May 2009, in Melbourne, blocking Swanston and Flinders Streets During 2009, the media of Australia, mostly in Melbourne, and India publicised reports of crimes and robberies against Indians … Wikipedia
Violence in the Israeli–Palestinian conflict 2004 — This page is a partial listing of incidents of violence in the Israeli Palestinian conflict in 2004. * IDT = Israeli (civilians/soldiers) killed by Palestinians; cumulative * PDT = Palestinians (unarmed/armed) killed by Israelis; cumulative.… … Wikipedia
List of Late Night with Conan O'Brien sketches — For a list of sketches that debuted on The Tonight Show with Conan O Brien, see List of The Tonight Show with Conan O Brien sketches. The following is a list of sketches which debuted on Late Night with Conan O Brien on NBC. Contents 1 Late Night … Wikipedia
