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aggression

[uh-gresh-uhn] / əˈgrɛʃ ən /




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The league’s express purpose was to counter renewed Persian aggression, which it succeeded in doing, though in the process the cities may have exchanged one master for another.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

"Now it is our duty to act in response to this aggression," he said.

From Barron's • 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

There are creatures that interpret mere eye contact as aggression.

From "Catching Fire" by Suzanne Collins




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