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aggressive

[uh-gres-iv] / əˈgrɛs ɪv /




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Analysts have long viewed the short deadline for deal closure, which was agreed to in February, as aggressive.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

The company’s sensors detect fuel usage and aggressive braking, preventing accidents and fraudulent transactions.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

As capabilities grow, the protections get more aggressive, sowing disagreement over who gets to decide what gets blocked.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Her recent joint interview with three U.S. cardinals about Pope Leo XIV and his church’s opposition to the Iran war and Trump’s aggressive immigration crackdown became a major story in April.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

Rachel was being so aggressive, I thought perhaps the coach should have me fence someone else to start with, considering this weapon was so new to me.

From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad




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