belligerent

Example Sentences

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Colombo would follow the Hague Convention, the official added, noting it says that "a neutral power which receives on its territory troops belonging to the belligerent armies shall intern them".

From Barron's • Mar. 9, 2026

European states meanwhile are under pressure to expand spending on defense to counter a belligerent Russia and on healthcare for their aging populations.

From The Wall Street Journal • Sep. 30, 2025

His tenure has sparked discord in the office, with dozens of prosecutors quitting in the face of his belligerent, scream-first management style.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 29, 2025

Both were belligerent, taking the fight to the Lions, forcing the tourists on to the back foot, making them concede yard upon yard and penalty upon penalty.

From BBC • Jul. 26, 2025

Old Stew might rant, he might take you by the collar, become belligerent, even stumble on the stairs when going to sleep, but none of it was a surprise.

From "Native Speaker" by Chang-rae Lee