aggression
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Palantir told the BBC its Homes for Ukraine system formed part of a "multi-faceted effort to help Ukraine in the face of Russian aggression".
From BBC • May 14, 2026
They say Article 9, written in the aftermath of defeat, is too restrictive, and that Japan must be able to deter aggression, support allies, and respond proactively to crises in the region.
From BBC • May 7, 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
“And you certainly have to give your guys freedom to make basketball plays. I would say in general though, turnovers of aggression are OK; turnovers of passivity are not.”
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2026
For the first time in modern history, major wars of aggression were stopped partly because of the revulsion felt by the citizens of the aggressor nations.
From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan
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