aggression

Example Sentences

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They say Article 9, written in the aftermath of defeat, is too restrictive, and that Japan must be able to deter aggression, support allies, and respond proactively to crises in the region.

From BBC • May 7, 2026

“We are deeply shocked and outraged by the aggression against Iran, and our hearts are with you,” read the message from Xiamen Victory Technology.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026

In World War II, "Japan committed acts of aggression, and in turn suffered enormous damage from the atomic bombs," demonstrator Yura Suzuike told AFP.

From Barron's • May 3, 2026

“And you certainly have to give your guys freedom to make basketball plays. I would say in general though, turnovers of aggression are OK; turnovers of passivity are not.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2026

I strain to hear, but my old ears, for all their obscene hugeness, pick up nothing but snippets: “serious, serious depression” and “manifesting as aggression, not uncommon in geriatric patients.”

From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen