belligerent
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The scientists watching this schism aren’t sure why things became so belligerent.
From Salon • Apr. 23, 2026
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
As Scotland's most belligerent ball carrier, it would enhance their chances if he is physically able to make an impact.
From BBC • Mar. 3, 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
To the Soviet leadership, put on the defensive by Reagan's belligerent rhetoric and by the suspicious information collected by Operation RYaN, the maneuvers seemed terrifyingly real.
From "Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia" by Marc Favreau
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