belligerence

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The belligerence partially stems from China’s own problems, such as slowing economic growth, a real-estate bubble, flagging domestic consumption and rising unemployment, especially among the young.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 3, 2025

Not a ton, at least as far as new intelligence, input from allies, or Iranian belligerence.

From Slate • Jun. 17, 2025

Sheehan accused Givan of "bluster", "belligerence" and "insulting people who ask questions, when what we're looking for is honesty, integrity and transparency".

From BBC • Feb. 5, 2025

He finally regressed to his usual juvenile belligerence and insulted Micklethwait and the friendly Wall St. Journal, saying they don't know what they're talking about.

From Salon • Oct. 16, 2024

The fact that the adult American Negro female emerges a formidable character is often met with amazement, distaste and even belligerence.

From "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" by Maya Angelou