aggressive

Example Sentences

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“It’s not that the courts are anti-Trump. In fact, he wins a lot. It’s really that he takes such an aggressive approach to policy making that he runs afoul of existing precedents.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026

Led by Sheikh Bandar bin Mohammed bin Saoud Al-Thani, QIA is pushing for more aggressive investments in U.S. technology, renewable energy and Asian markets.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

The study shows that aging lung cells can trigger an overly aggressive immune response, which can turn even mild infections into serious conditions.

From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026

The former set the tone with unflappable correctness while his partner was more aggressive, and quick to punish bowling which began to err in line as the partnership grew.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

Kendrick jumps back from the table, just as a plastic ketchup squeeze bottle—the one he borrowed from our table—shoots into the air, spraying an aggressive stream of ketchup behind it.

From "Popcorn" by Rob Harrell