belligerent

Example Sentences

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In early October, the facility called police to report a patient who became agitated after being told she was required to provide a urine sample and “belligerent” after failing the test.

From Seattle Times

"One belligerent party, the United States, is threatening us with a nuclear weapon," Kim told the council.

From Reuters

“One can clearly see in Ukraine that the front line is relatively frozen, with two belligerents who employ very similar doctrines,” he said.

From Seattle Times

For the base, there was something initially thrilling about a woman performing the typically male role of the belligerent right-wing jerk.

From Salon

The story also played off worries that a belligerent Germany, even in the late 19th century, could invade England.

From Los Angeles Times