belligerent

Example Sentences

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The U-turn came after weeks of belligerent rhetoric and a vow to slap tariffs on eight European countries starting February 1 unless the autonomous territory was ceded to the United States.

From Barron's • Jan. 22, 2026

“The original narrative was Anastasio became belligerent, they subdued him and he died,” Frey said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 9, 2026

European states meanwhile are under pressure to expand spending on defense to counter a belligerent Russia and on healthcare for their aging populations.

From The Wall Street Journal • Sep. 30, 2025

But a different kind of war between their citizens is already raging - via increasingly belligerent exchanges on social media.

From BBC • Jul. 25, 2025

The rogue commander was getting more and more belligerent, the United States more and more concerned.

From "Blink" by Malcolm Gladwell