belligerent
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The treaty gives Turkey the right to bar the passage of warships in any conflict in which it isn’t a belligerent.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 25, 2026
If he weren’t so visibly exhausted, he’d probably be a lot more belligerent.
From Salon • Jun. 18, 2026
Lescure, the French finance minister who chaired a gathering of G-7 finance ministers and central bank governors on Thursday, said the seven countries were in agreement on the belligerent power in the Middle East: Iran.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026
Once the cricket finally started, Ishan Kishan's belligerent hitting delighted the Indian-heavy crowd - which, it should be said, was not at capacity.
From BBC • Feb. 15, 2026
The former was obviously preferable because, given her belligerent moods, it would be very difficult for Maurice to maintain a dominant position that would allow him to think unhindered about DNA.
From "Double Helix" by James D. Watson
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