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belligerent

[buh-lij-er-uhnt] / bəˈlɪdʒ ər ənt /


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Perhaps no side could have matched the double reigning world champions in such brilliantly belligerent mood.

From BBC Jul. 4, 2026

The scientists watching this schism aren’t sure why things became so belligerent.

From Salon Apr. 23, 2026

But Linda is the belligerent role model for everyone.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 9, 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

The rogue commander was getting more and more belligerent, the United States more and more concerned.

From "Blink" by Malcolm Gladwell

It has also co-opted the economy, so that Sudan’s many riches bankroll the belligerents even as most Sudanese are impoverished.

From Los Angeles Times May 31, 2026

"I expressed my hope that the ceasefire will be fully respected by each of the belligerents, across all areas of confrontation, including in Lebanon," Macron wrote on X after speaking with both leaders.

From Barron's Apr. 9, 2026

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

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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