belligerent
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But Linda is the belligerent role model for everyone.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 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
General Assembly to deliver a belligerent and lengthy speech when the escalator he and the first lady were riding stopped abruptly, forcing them to walk the rest of the way up.
From Salon • Sep. 24, 2025
He told about the burn, but with none of the belligerent arrogance with which he had been answering the questions kind people had put to him.
From "Johnny Tremain" by Esther Hoskins Forbes
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