belligerence

Example Sentences

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Scotland needed more aggression, more belligerence, more directness, but they cannot live with Ireland in those areas.

From BBC

Italy came again, piled on the heat, came close to another comeback but the belligerence in the home defence kept them out amid some hairy moments.

From BBC

They have class and power all over their team, they have clever creators, deadly finishers with dynamism and belligerence.

From BBC

With Iran’s belligerence in overdrive, the United States and its allies should seriously consider a military option to take out Iran’s nuclear sites.

From Los Angeles Times

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