aggression
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Deterrence by denial hinges on providing Taiwan with the weapons and other equipment it needs to defend itself—and thus deter Chinese aggression.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026
“Obviously, the aggression causes rifts, and that reduces the willingness of those who are attacked to cooperate,” Romero said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026
"This aggression does not just target one country, it targets us all."
From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026
Under current legislation, a practising Sikh may wear a small, curved blade, known as a Kirpan, close to the body but drawing it in an act of aggression is illegal.
From BBC • May 31, 2026
As long as Buttercup feels he has the chance of catching the elusive light under his paws, he’s bristling with aggression.
From "Mockingjay" by Suzanne Collins
Vocabulary lists containing aggression
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Donald Trump Foreign Policy Address
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