aggression
Example Sentences
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Pentagon officials also consider countering what they call Chinese aggression in the first island chain as a key goal.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026
Much of the current research focuses on depression, while other important outcomes such as anxiety, stress, externalizing behaviors, self-esteem and aggression have received far less attention.
From Science Daily • Mar. 29, 2026
Apart from that, there were only brief moments when Scotland's tempo and aggression was right, when they took the game to Japan and gave them a few things to think about.
From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026
Although the Yellow Vests often claimed they were forced to fight back against what they saw as police aggression, none of the protesters advocated violence against people.
From Salon • Mar. 28, 2026
As long as Buttercup feels he has the chance of catching the elusive light under his paws, he’s bristling with aggression.
From "Mockingjay" by Suzanne Collins
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