belligerence

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Last week we saw them win with panache, this week we saw them win through belligerence and character.

From BBC • Feb. 21, 2026

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

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

His eyes fell on the groups of other officers gazing at him in mute appeal, and, with righteous belligerence, he roared: “Give everybody eat!”

From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller