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aggression

[uh-gresh-uhn] / əˈgrɛʃ ən /




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"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

That means routine military drills, diplomatic coordination with NATO, and strengthening civil society against any form of Russian aggression, from military incursions to disinformation campaigns.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

I am so very proud of you—your openness, your ambition, your aggression, your intelligence.

From "Between the World and Me" by Ta-Nehisi Coates




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