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aggression

[uh-gresh-uhn] / əˈgrɛʃ ən /




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President Gitanas Nausėda wrote on X: "With Russia intensifying its aggression against Ukraine, such readiness is vital for our region. Together with our Nato Allies, Lithuania will defend its airspace."

From BBC Sep. 15, 2026

Lowe reviewed the video and described the shark as inquisitive, saying it exhibited no behaviors that would indicate aggression or predation.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 5, 2026

"Mainly the aggression towards Greenland has caused great concern in Iceland and caused many people here to pause and reassess where Iceland belongs."

From Barron's Aug. 26, 2026

Today it symbolizes freedom and resistance to aggression.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 23, 2026

I’ve never seen anybody take their aggression out on a chicken thigh quite like she did that day.

From "On the Come Up" by Angie Thomas

In foreign policy, Podhoretz counseled that an unapologetic defense of American interests abroad is likeliest to frustrate the aggressions of bad actors.

From The Wall Street Journal Dec. 17, 2025

Such aggressions forced Pomos to disperse far from the lake, including to the North Bay.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 23, 2024

Overall, bonobos engaged in 2.8 times more aggressive interactions and 3 times as many physical aggressions.

From Science Daily Apr. 12, 2024

President Biden is rolling out the red carpet to Mr. Modi, as India plays a key role in deterring China’s aggressions in the Indo-Pacific and has a major role in the global economy.

From Washington Times Jun. 22, 2023

Old localities were undiscernible from the snow and icy aggressions.

From North-Pole Voyages by Zachariah Atwell Mudge




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