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aggression

[uh-gresh-uhn] / əˈgrɛʃ ən /




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In the 1970s, she observed a stratification between groups of chimpanzees at a national park in Tanzania, with increasing aggression as males screeched and threw objects.

From Salon • Apr. 23, 2026

Under Smith, the Kings have played with added aggression and urgency and have become far more physical.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 20, 2026

This aggression defies guidance from the Supreme Court.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 19, 2026

William Osula once again justified that call with his second goal in two games, but Newcastle are an increasingly blunt side lacking aggression, quality and ideas.

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026

Removing a hand from the wall before the frisk was complete constituted aggression at most other facilities, though at Sing Sing it usually prompted merely a warning.

From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover




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