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aggression

[uh-gresh-uhn] / əˈgrɛʃ ən /




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"Given the usual tendencies of ants, I first assumed that I was observing aggression," Moffett said.

From Science Daily • Apr. 14, 2026

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

From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026

As aggression escalated, the factions drifted into separate areas of the park.

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

According to my mother, who would probably want some sort of live-and-let-live slogan carved on her headstone, the key was never to let a bully’s insults or aggression get to you personally.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama




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