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aggression

[uh-gresh-uhn] / əˈgrɛʃ ən /




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The lawsuit said the shelter failed to alert Moncur that the dog had a known history of aggression due to the cruelty of previous owners.

From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026

“We are deeply shocked and outraged by the aggression against Iran, and our hearts are with you,” read the message from Xiamen Victory Technology.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026

In World War II, "Japan committed acts of aggression, and in turn suffered enormous damage from the atomic bombs," demonstrator Yura Suzuike told AFP.

From Barron's • May 3, 2026

The French Consulate in Jerusalem said it strongly condemned "the aggression".

From BBC • May 1, 2026

This restrains male aggression and enables humans selectively to control the herd’s procreation.

From "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" by Yuval Noah Harari




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