combativeness

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Phrenologists divided the brain into 37 regions, each corresponding to a trait: combativeness, cautiousness, benevolence, individuality and so on.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026

In terms of their combativeness on the field, England have lost some of their more aggressive characters in recent years.

From BBC • Jul. 21, 2025

It’s the latest signal of organized labor’s resurgent combativeness across the nation from Detroit to Hollywood, including a willingness to head to the picket line.

From New York Times • Sep. 18, 2023

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has expressed his alarm over recent combativeness in the disputed waters.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 6, 2023

On the opening day of the trial, they displayed their combativeness with a risky legal maneuver that a number of us had decided on in consultation with the lawyers.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela