pugnacious
Example Sentences
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Beijing has reasons to avoid a pugnacious response.
From New York Times
Duncan is a pugnacious conservative who opposed the right to same-sex marriage before becoming a judge.
From New York Times
The governor’s remarks were yet another example of his pugnacious style as he eyes a possible 2024 presidential run.
From Washington Post
But as a spokesman for the Foreign Ministry, he set an early example for China’s increasingly pugnacious response to Western pressure.
From New York Times
And each time Mr. Xi made a pugnacious comment, the crowd applauded and roared approval.
From New York Times
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
