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aggressive

[uh-gres-iv] / əˈgrɛs ɪv /




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“But I still think that five innings to the end of the season is aggressive for anyone.”

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 29, 2026

The detention marks an ironic turn for Yiannopoulos, who has publicly advocated for the same aggressive immigration enforcement that now threatens to remove him from the country.

From Salon Aug. 29, 2026

The European Central Bank embarked on an aggressive rate-hiking campaign.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 27, 2026

I like that they are physical and aggressive.

From BBC Aug. 27, 2026

The car sounded like a toy that needed a new battery, and her music—loud, aggressive rock—blared through the open windows.

From "We'll Fly Away" by Bryan Bliss




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