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aggression

[uh-gresh-uhn] / əˈgrɛʃ ən /




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When assessing violent conduct, the VARs are told to look for a clenched fist as a sign of aggression.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

All three films celebrate highly dominant male protagonists who project raw power, aggression and emotional intensity.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

"This aggression does not just target one country, it targets us all."

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 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

If a child shows severe aggression, obviously this can’t be ignored.

From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin




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