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aggression

[uh-gresh-uhn] / əˈgrɛʃ ən /




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"Given the usual tendencies of ants, I first assumed that I was observing aggression," Moffett said.

From Science Daily • Apr. 14, 2026

Incendiary is certainly a word one could use to describe public sentiment toward AI, which has barged into public life with a pace and aggression unlike any of its technological predecessors.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

Not only do they thrive on aggression but their technical riffs and roaring anti-authoritarian sentiment seem to be more vital now than ever.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

Matt Wrack, NASUWT's general secretary, said if female teachers are struggling to contain gender-based aggression, it is a "ticking time bomb" and male students need to be helped before "it is too late".

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

Except for an occasional leadership role with Sula, she had no aggression.

From "Sula" by Toni Morrison




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