aggressively

/əˈɡrɛsɪvli/
adverb
  1. In a hostile or threatening manner.
    • The two players stared at each other aggressively before the match.
    • The dog growled aggressively when the mail carrier approached.
    • He spoke aggressively, making the other students back away.
  2. In a very determined or forceful way, especially to achieve a goal.
    • She aggressively pursued her dream of becoming a doctor.
    • The startup is aggressively expanding into new markets.
    • The company aggressively cut costs to stay profitable.
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