aggression
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He develops a reputation for aggression, seemingly fighting a war against everyone on the asphalt that spins out when he attempts to bully a cosmopolitan French driver into submission.
From Salon ● Aug. 16, 2026
He needs to be off the meds for at least 72 hours before he can be released, and he also needs to start displaying normal, wild behaviors, including aggression.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 15, 2026
But survival isn’t legitimacy, and aggression isn’t strength.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 13, 2026
At Vallecas, Chavarria developed into a dependable top-flight full-back, combining defensive aggression with the physicality required to succeed in the role.
From BBC ● Aug. 12, 2026
Except for an occasional leadership role with Sula, she had no aggression.
From "Sula" by Toni Morrison
In foreign policy, Podhoretz counseled that an unapologetic defense of American interests abroad is likeliest to frustrate the aggressions of bad actors.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 17, 2025
After a lackluster two quarters, the Jaguars got their aggressions out in the second half against New England.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 24, 2024
Overall, bonobos engaged in 2.8 times more aggressive interactions and 3 times as many physical aggressions.
From Science Daily ● Apr. 12, 2024
In South Korea, all able-bodied men are required to serve about 18-21 months in the military under a conscription system established to maintain readiness against potential aggressions from rival North Korea.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 5, 2023
Henceforward the Holy See becomes but a power of the second order, which, scarcely capable of bold aggressions, defends itself by intrigue, and no longer attacks but by secret machinations.
From The Power Of The Popes by Pierre Claude Fran?ois Daunou
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