intimate partner violence
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of intimate partner violence
First recorded in 1985–90
Example Sentences
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"For countless people, especially those who live in rural areas, face intimate partner violence, or live with disabilities, losing a telemedicine option will mean losing access to this vital medication altogether," she added.
From BBC ● May 1, 2026
A 2003 National Bureau of Economic Research study found a correlation between no-fault divorce and a decrease in female suicides alongside intimate partner violence.
From Salon ● Nov. 4, 2024
The report on intimate partner violence is a follow-up to the California Statewide Study of People Experiencing Homelessness published in June.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 23, 2024
Throughout the 1970s and 1980s, states eased the availability of divorce through the introduction of no-fault grounds and opened shelters for people fleeing intimate partner violence.
From Slate ● Oct. 5, 2023
McBride says many who are pro-gun are also worried about accidental gun deaths, intimate partner violence and suicides.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 4, 2022
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