belligerent

Example Sentences

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Gig worker advocates say they want deeper changes, arguing erratic pay and fear of being deactivated from the platform pressures workers into accepting risky jobs or continue driving with belligerent riders.

From Seattle Times

“And as we confront a belligerent North Korea, we must work with the Republic of Korea for our mutual safety.”

From Washington Times

"The belligerent parties must implement an immediate and unconditional ceasefire, allow unhindered humanitarian access, and respect the will of the people of Sudan," Biden said in a statement.

From Reuters

“We remind both belligerents of their obligations under international humanitarian law, including their obligation to respect all rights of civilians,” Blinken said.

From Washington Post

Stanford had trouble standing up and was belligerent with officers, including headbutting an emergency response worker that attempted to help him, prosecutors said.

From Washington Times