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Hawkish

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition 1: Having aggressive, warlike, or bellicose tendencies or policies.

Example Sentence 1: The hawkish general insisted on launching a preemptive strike against the enemy.

Example Sentence 2: The politician's hawkish stance on foreign affairs garnered both praise and criticism.

Definition 2: Advocating or supporting a strong military or defense policy.

Example Sentence 3: The hawkish senator called for increased defense spending to protect national security.

Example Sentence 4: The country's hawkish stance on border control led them to build a heavily fortified fence.

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