belligerence

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Jack Dempsey, belligerence on legs, Jamie Ritchie, a warrior in his 40 minutes, and Jamie Dobie, class in every area after a rough experience in Rome, are not going to make it to Wales.

From BBC • Feb. 14, 2026

The belligerence partially stems from China’s own problems, such as slowing economic growth, a real-estate bubble, flagging domestic consumption and rising unemployment, especially among the young.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 3, 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

A kind of friendly belligerence came naturally to those two.

From "Ungifted" by Gordon Korman