belligerent
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If he weren’t so visibly exhausted, he’d probably be a lot more belligerent.
From Salon ● Jun. 18, 2026
France’s Charles de Gaulle aircraft-carrier battle group has been deployed to the region as part of the French-U.K.-led mission, but French officials say they don’t want belligerent parties, including the U.S., involved in its operations.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 15, 2026
As Scotland's most belligerent ball carrier, it would enhance their chances if he is physically able to make an impact.
From BBC ● Mar. 3, 2026
Once the cricket finally started, Ishan Kishan's belligerent hitting delighted the Indian-heavy crowd - which, it should be said, was not at capacity.
From BBC ● Feb. 15, 2026
He had a grizzled, broad-browed head with iron-gray tufts over his eyes and a blunt and belligerent jaw.
From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller
Perhaps the belligerents realized that attacking this critical infrastructure threatened to create a catastrophic humanitarian disaster.
From Salon ● Mar. 17, 2026
Navy began escorting ships to protect them as both belligerents attacked oil industry assets.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 12, 2026
"Canada reaffirms that international law binds all belligerents," he said.
From Barron's ● Mar. 3, 2026
But here are some of the ways that the belligerents would like it to end.
From BBC ● Mar. 2, 2026
The facts were clear to all belligerents: the final conquest would come from the sky.
From "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly
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