pugnacious
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But even under less pugnacious presidents, Washington has never been a fan of the ICC and never considered joining.
From Barron's ● Oct. 9, 2026
But Frances does get a lot of legal mileage out of her relentlessly pugnacious attitude.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 15, 2026
If the supposedly easygoing Canadians can stand up to their pugnacious – and powerful - neighbour, others may decide they can, too.
From BBC ● Aug. 26, 2026
Raymond was responsible for a pugnacious, no-surrender style that became Exxon’s signature, whether it was in negotiations with federal authorities over the Exxon Valdez cleanup or with foreign nations over contract disputes.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 10, 2026
Lincoln was a clever, gangly, pugnacious, provincial lawyer.
From "Words Like Loaded Pistols" by Sam Leith
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