belligerent

If he weren’t so visibly exhausted, he’d probably be a lot more belligerent.

From Salon ● Jun. 18, 2026

France’s Charles de Gaulle aircraft-carrier battle group has been deployed to the region as part of the French-U.K.-led mission, but French officials say they don’t want belligerent parties, including the U.S., involved in its operations.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 15, 2026

"This aspect needs to be managed. If North Korea acts in a provocative and belligerent manner, it could trigger regional conflict, which could run counter to China's interests," Hong said.

From Barron's ● Jun. 5, 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

He seemed uncertain whether to be ashamed or belligerent.

From "A Walk in the Woods" by Bill Bryson

If it’s axiomatic that war never goes the way belligerents expect it to, the last great battle in the Revolution is the exception that proves the rule.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 26, 2026

It has also co-opted the economy, so that Sudan’s many riches bankroll the belligerents even as most Sudanese are impoverished.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 31, 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

The facts were clear to all belligerents: the final conquest would come from the sky.

From "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly