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aggression

[uh-gresh-uhn] / əˈgrɛʃ ən /




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While Hull's aggression brings the best out of the Briton, she would do well to embrace some of those more measured qualities of last week's winner in future major attempts.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

The Lebanese Army has reacted furiously to the attack, accusing Israel of "brutal, deliberate and repeated aggression".

From BBC • Jun. 6, 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

A nonresisting parry channels the energy of the attacking blade into a circular motion, turning aggression back against the opponent.

From "Black Brother, Black Brother" by Jewell Parker Rhodes




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