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aggression

[uh-gresh-uhn] / əˈgrɛʃ ən /




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

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

"This aggression does not just target one country, it targets us all."

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

Wembanyama has played his game with determination, aggression and a little bit of a mean streak.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

"We kind of got close to that about 10 years ago, but actually I think things are souring. I feel more hostility in the air, more aggression towards us."

From BBC • May 30, 2026

Flapping her hands on her head for ears, she flattened her fingers to make friends, pulled them together and back to express fear, and shot them for­ ward to display her aggression and dominance.

From "Julie of the Wolves" by Jean Craighead George




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