In the other, a hypocrite spoke with sanctimonious sweetness while his gestures grew increasingly belligerent.

And when she drank, which was even more often, Long Liz Stride grew belligerent.

The young men grew belligerent in the underground places.

But the flag-waving never grew belligerent in this gentle political commentary, and everyone eventually threw their flags away.

Strikers grew belligerent and had violent altercations with students who were still taking courses.

"But I want him to go with me," Gates said, growing belligerent.

The questions will grow increasingly belligerent and accusatory.

Indeed, the newly endowed Carol grows increasingly aggressive and belligerent.

Very quickly, oratory surrounding the plant is growing more belligerent.

As the afternoon wore on, the crowd grew belligerent.