aggressive
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Perhaps you think that’s a bit aggressive coming from a Supreme Court justice charged with making dispassionate decisions about the Constitution and the rule of law.
From Salon • Apr. 19, 2026
“Once Smithy came in, he just changed the energy a little bit and we’re trying to be a little more aggressive versus sitting back,” said Kopitar, the Kings’ all-time leader in games, points and assists.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026
The industry’s aggressive embrace of video is leaving audio fans confused.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026
The four-piece from Sheffield started out in 2004 in the deathcore genre, a form of metal known for its heavy and aggressive sound.
From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026
He threw his legs out with an aggressive confidence: the gait of a person who would not ask for directions but remained sure that he would somehow get there.
From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
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