aggression
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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
Though the Cuban government has acknowledged talks, Díaz-Canel warned last month that “any act of aggression will clash with an impregnable resistance.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 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
If staring into its eyes is a sign of aggression, what’s a sign of submission?
From "Divergent" by Veronica Roth
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