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aggression

[uh-gresh-uhn] / əˈgrɛʃ ən /




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But the findings have long been debated because most of the observations were in an area where humans regularly fed the chimps, altering group makeup, size and aggression, Mitani said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

For three seasons, Jimmy, a therapist grieving the loss of his wife, has used unconventional methods —think taking someone with aggression issues to a boxing ring — to get through to his patients.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

Our adversaries or neutral powers may do this, as a deterrent against American aggression.

From Slate • Apr. 8, 2026

Iranian president Pezeshkian said that his country would need guarantees "required to prevent repetition of the aggression" in order for the conflict to end.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

Of course, we shouldn’t try to get our way through aggression.

From "My Life with the Chimpanzees" by Jane Goodall




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