belligerent
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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
Lescure, the French finance minister who chaired a gathering of G-7 finance ministers and central bank governors on Thursday, said the seven countries were in agreement on the belligerent power in the Middle East: Iran.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 17, 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
When Ms. Willis confronted him, he was belligerent.
From "Three Little Words: A Memoir" by Ashley Rhodes-Courter
While there are few legal limits for killing belligerents in wartime, she said, civilians suspected of crimes should be captured and prosecuted.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 21, 2026
Perhaps the belligerents realized that attacking this critical infrastructure threatened to create a catastrophic humanitarian disaster.
From Salon ● Mar. 17, 2026
"Canada reaffirms that international law binds all belligerents," he said.
From Barron's ● Mar. 3, 2026
Under the laws of war, that does not automatically make them belligerents.
From BBC ● Oct. 12, 2024
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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