aggression
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“Obviously, the aggression causes rifts, and that reduces the willingness of those who are attacked to cooperate,” Romero said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026
Under current legislation, a practising Sikh may wear a small, curved blade, known as a Kirpan, close to the body but drawing it in an act of aggression is illegal.
From BBC • May 31, 2026
Hegseth brushed off such concerns on Saturday, saying the U.S. will maintain a strong military posture in the Western Pacific that “ensures aggression is infeasible.”
From The Wall Street Journal • May 30, 2026
"The aggression against Al-Qard al-Hassan is an aggression against hundreds of thousands of poor people and those with limited income," Qassem said.
From Barron's • May 24, 2026
While it is going on, it looks and feels like aggression: get at it, uncover it, bring it out, grab it, it’s mine!
From "The Lives of a Cell" by Lewis Thomas
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