as in aggression
an inclination to fight or quarrel
the militantness of the group's manifesto
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Noun
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The Russians still seek territorial concessions and reportedly even want Ukraine to cede land that Putin has been unable to capture through his deadly and costly aggression.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
25 Aug. 2025 -
The United States recently deployed at least one Reaper unmanned aerial vehicle—capable of conducting strikes and reconnaissance—in Northeast Asia amid aggression from North Korea.—
Ryan Chan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Yet signs of pressing persist as the Padres steer solutions toward aggressiveness on the basepaths.—
Jeff Sanders,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 June 2026
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Lurie partly values Roseman because of his strategic aggressiveness to make sure great players are locked down long term.—
Brooks Kubena,
New York Times,
1 June 2026
Noun
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This one would stop hostilities between the countries and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.—
Tal Shalev,
CNN Money,
15 June 2026
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An immediate halt in hostilities across the region, including the strike between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon, is also part of the pact.—
Leonie Kidd,
CNBC,
15 June 2026
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“Militantness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/militantness. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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