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aggression

[uh-gresh-uhn] / əˈgrɛʃ ən /




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He was backed up by the aggression of Kyle Jamieson and Will O'Rourke.

From BBC • Jun. 21, 2026

Being there, being present, was portrayed as a kind of aggression.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 18, 2026

When assessing violent conduct, the VARs are told to look for a clenched fist as a sign of aggression.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

All three films celebrate highly dominant male protagonists who project raw power, aggression and emotional intensity.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

Instead, the two sides skirmished along the border, as Syngman Rhee and Kim Il-Sung traded insults and accusations of aggression.

From "Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia" by Marc Favreau




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