aggressive
Example Sentences
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We start measuring ourselves against the most aggressive thing we could have owned, instead of against our own goals.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026
Kyle earlier this week said the government would take an aggressive approach to invest in startups, in a bid to prevent them from moving out of the country to look for funding.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026
In addition, aggressive behavior, verbal and physical intimidation and hate speech were banned.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026
"Unfortunately, our world is, you know, a very aggressive world, and security goes above everything," Infantino said.
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
Grandma was a force of nature—impatient, aggressive, self-possessed.
From "Educated" by Tara Westover
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