belligerence

Example Sentences

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Last week we saw them win with panache, this week we saw them win through belligerence and character.

From BBC • Feb. 21, 2026

Under international law, none of these three steps would constitute escalated belligerence.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 20, 2025

Not a ton, at least as far as new intelligence, input from allies, or Iranian belligerence.

From Slate • Jun. 17, 2025

He finally regressed to his usual juvenile belligerence and insulted Micklethwait and the friendly Wall St. Journal, saying they don't know what they're talking about.

From Salon • Oct. 16, 2024

“Why?” she says, with a little of her old belligerence.

From "Cat's Eye" by Margaret Atwood