aggressive

Example Sentences

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"We have tentatively suggested that the long palps might allow the male to keep a safer distance during mating and help him avoid being attacked and devoured by the highly aggressive female."

From Science Daily • Apr. 6, 2026

The Ipidea spokeswoman previously told the Journal the company “once adopted relatively aggressive market expansion strategies,” but later tightened up its business practices.

From The Wall Street Journal • 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

Technically, the fund targets a mix of 65% stocks and 35% bonds, making it slightly more aggressive than some competitors.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

The Mutual’s newspaper was quite open about the company’s determination to resist Du Bois’ call for an aggressive challenge to white rule.

From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson