| Such tactical considerations can change rapidly, given the fluidity of the situation and the political recklessness and bellicosity that characterized his administration. |
| There is an argument for saying that, as we enter a new century, we would do well to put such bellicosity behind us. |
| It is an irony of history that Serb bellicosity and nationalistic dreams gave rise to the modern Albanian state. |
| A certain bellicosity and indecorousness characterize the operations of the office. |
| Ergo, Netanyahu's bellicosity was posturing, intended to put pressure on Washington. |
| The reluctance of the international community to intervene only fuelled Ethiopia's intransigence and bellicosity. |
