The most serious violence occurred between 1998 and 2001 on the once peaceful island.

No serious violence: a character could be knocked unconscious only once in every book.

He's concerned about the way things are going and fears that we could see serious violence if something isn't done quickly.

Coalition forces have encountered serious violence in some areas of Iraq.

Although there has been no serious violence, many Americans are terrified and not a few have fled the country.

Police have also been given the authority to use rubber bullets if there is serious violence.

The most serious violence occurred between 1998 and into 2000.

So far there are no reports of serious violence.

There has been no serious violence against them yet, but city officials are apprehensive.

He really needed time to get used to the results of serious violence, and he hadn't had it.