belligerently
Americanadverb
Example Sentences
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But in making Wynona so belligerently flawed and River so narcissistically self-serving, FastHorse diminishes our concern for the outcome of their battle.
From Los Angeles Times
A statement from police said Price bumped an officer and was “yelling belligerently.”
From Seattle Times
His views on theater are just as belligerently dogmatic.
From Los Angeles Times
Some of the company’s customers reacted badly, belligerently proclaiming their love of meat — or even threatening a boycott.
From Washington Post
When people in the audience at a presentation ask questions belligerently, Berg responds, “Do you feel better? Can I continue?”
From Scientific American
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