belligerent

Example Sentences

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"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

The two sets of exercises could trigger a belligerent response from North Korea, which views the United States’ military drills with its Asian allies as invasion rehearsals.

From Seattle Times

Both men claimed to be winning the fight and issued belligerent threats that appeared to leave little room for negotiation.

From New York Times