On many days, the violence here seems to unfold without pattern or reason.

And then the violence inside him seemed to explode.

The violence seemed to have died out of him.

And the violence, which touches nearly every corner of the country, seems to be arriving just when expected.

But the violence seems to have worried travelers even if they are not headed here.

While political analysts say the party fell apart for many reasons, violence seems to have been the trigger.

The violence seems to have ebbed for now, although no one knows how long the uneasy peace will last.

The violence seemed to come from a floor above, she said.

In some cases, the violence seemed to goad the Iraqis on.

By 10:30, the violence seemed under control, and then a revolver was fired from inside a house on 41st street.