aggressive
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Brazil began an aggressive tightening cycle in 2024 that brought rates to their highest levels in nearly two decades, and started to cautiously lower them in March.
From Barron's • Apr. 23, 2026
“Well, yes, I do believe we have innate aggressive tendency,” she said.
From Salon • Apr. 23, 2026
She had been accused by a more junior member of staff of rude and aggressive behaviour after Sam had asked her to tie her hair up and not use the ambulance entrance.
From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026
But now, a combination of deep reserves, aggressive energy conservation efforts and savvy diplomatic efforts have allowed the deepest-pocketed of them to weather the blow—at least for now.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026
While Columbia was relatively passive, Olaf was very aggressive.
From "Woodsong" by Gary Paulsen
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