aggression
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Deterrence by denial hinges on providing Taiwan with the weapons and other equipment it needs to defend itself—and thus deter Chinese aggression.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026
"This aggression does not just target one country, it targets us all."
From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026
Under current legislation, a practising Sikh may wear a small, curved blade, known as a Kirpan, close to the body but drawing it in an act of aggression is illegal.
From BBC • May 31, 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
Is it just doodling, or is it political commentary, an act of aggression?
From "Cat's Eye" by Margaret Atwood
Vocabulary lists containing aggression
"In the Spotlight," Vocabulary from the informational text
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Donald Trump Foreign Policy Address
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