aggressive
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It’s based on Peter Heller’s 2012 novel and set in Colorado 10 years in the future after an aggressive flu has decimated much of the population.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 26, 2026
Once the researchers established a reliable method for producing the more aggressive natural killer cells, they tested how well the cells could enter tumors.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 25, 2026
"An aggressive pacifism, obviously, but we only bruise our victims' egos," he said.
From Barron's ● Aug. 24, 2026
“We wanted to take a really aggressive approach in terms of preserving health…and stabilizing the business,” said finance chief Patraic Reagan.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 24, 2026
Where Coop was gentle, tentative about every moment of contact, Breanna is confident, aggressive.
From "Odd One Out" by Nic Stone
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