aggressive

Example Sentences

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The study shows that aging lung cells can trigger an overly aggressive immune response, which can turn even mild infections into serious conditions.

From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026

Led by Sheikh Bandar bin Mohammed bin Saoud Al-Thani, QIA is pushing for more aggressive investments in U.S. technology, renewable energy and Asian markets.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

With SPY at $650.34, aggressive investors could sell the April $633 put that expires April 17 for about $7.21 and buy the April $660 call that expires April 17 for the same price.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

The former congresswoman, who gained fame for her aggressive questioning of chief executives and Trump administration officials while in Congress, also pointed to her longtime focus on oversight.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

I look to see that Dad has caved, and is by the curb trying to hail a taxi, while Mom instructs him that he needs to be more aggressive about it.

From "Challenger Deep" by Neal Shusterman