1The bellicose rhetoric of the president's speech was seen as a thinly veiled threat to neighbouring countries.
2Historians have long debated whether Napoleon's bellicose ambitions were driven by a desire for French dominance or a need for personal glory.
3The bellicose stance of the nation's military leaders has made it difficult to negotiate a peaceful resolution to the conflict.
4Critics argue that the bellicose tone of the media's war coverage serves only to inflame public opinion and undermine diplomatic efforts.
5There is a growing concern that the bellicose language used by politicians is contributing to a rise in aggressive nationalism and xenophobia.