as in belligerent
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Adjective
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Russian propagandists are becoming even more belligerent now that the United States is considering harsher sanctions on Russia, while the European Union enacted them yesterday.—
Ken Silverstein,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2025 -
Dear Eric: Last year my father’s funeral was ruined because of a rude and disrespectful cemetery security guard, who yelled at and became belligerent with my family for no reason.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Mercury News,
6 May 2025
Verb
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Against this backdrop, the remainder of López's contract could be appealing to a contending team.—
Newsweek,
Newsweek,
22 Dec. 2024
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The path is similar this time around, and Tampa Bay is coming off a resounding 40-17 victory over the playoff-contending Los Angeles Chargers.—
Associated Pess,
Orlando Sentinel,
22 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Hochman's office also filed a motion opposing the petition.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
12 Apr. 2025
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These kinds of stuck weather patterns that have intense interaction of opposing forces right next to each other are becoming more common in a changing climate.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
12 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The bottom line: Bipartisanship is the most obvious casualty of Schumer's new warlike posture toward the GOP.—
Hans Nichols,
Axios,
21 Mar. 2025
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Freyja, however, is a more warlike goddess, and even has a part in selecting warriors for her hall in the afterlife.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes,
2 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Israel blames civilian casualties on Hamas because the militant group operates from civilian areas.—
Wafaa Shurafa,
Los Angeles Times,
18 May 2025
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Saturday's summit comes two months after Israel ended a ceasefire reached with the Hamas militant group in January.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
18 May 2025
Verb
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With 10 laps to go, Antonelli was battling with Haas driver Ollie Bearman, sitting P11.—
Luke Smith,
New York Times,
13 Apr. 2025
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All things considered, golf fans are in for an absolute treat with two of the best players in the world battling it out in the final group on Sunday at The Masters.—
David Faris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Apr. 2025
Verb
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He was arrested again in 2016, during his four-year probation term, for shoplifting from a local Walmart and resisting security and was sent back to prison.—
Shirsho Dasgupta,
Miami Herald,
8 Jan. 2025
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The result of a complex physical and chemical treatment process, the finish gets its name for its ceramic-like feel and matte finish while resisting scratches and scuffs.—
Brian Westover,
PCMAG,
8 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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While known for his combative political tone, Trump has often shown a softer side when speaking about his children and grandchildren.—
Emma Marsden,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 May 2025
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As for the broader trajectory of U.S. policy, signs point to a less combative tone — at least for now.—
Shannon Carroll,
Quartz,
12 May 2025
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“Warring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/warring. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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