How to Use nonaggressive in a Sentence

nonaggressive

adjective
  • These solitary, nonaggressive bees use small pieces of leaves to build their nests, causing only cosmetic harm to the plant.
    — Rita Perwich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 July 2026
  • For one, China has long stood out for its nonaggressive nuclear doctrine.
    — Caitlin Talmadge, Foreign Affairs, 15 Oct. 2018
  • Fill it with a variety of nonaggressive fish—like neon and cardinal tetras—and cute aquarium decor.
    — Popsci Commerce Team, Popular Science, 8 Oct. 2020
  • While the idea of encouraging bees in yards may be a no-go for some afraid of stings, native Wisconsin bees are nonaggressive.
    — Jennifer Rude Klett, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 8 Apr. 2021
  • Dogs deemed nonaggressive, and proven licensed and vaccinated, are welcome.
    — Carson Griffith, Town & Country, 27 May 2014
  • Wild canids that were affable, nonaggressive, less threatening were able to draw nearer to human communities.
    — Daniel Dorsa, Smithsonian Magazine, 17 Nov. 2020
  • With testosterone treatment, though, these nonaggressive animals became aggressive.
    — Emily Willingham, Scientific American, 3 Aug. 2020
  • Now fliers also must sign a document saying the animal will be well-behaved and nonaggressive in the cabin, and provide proof of health and vaccinations at least 48 hours ahead of the trip.
    — Mary Forgione, latimes.com, 25 Jan. 2018
  • Fortunately, fatalities are fairly rare; the spiders are nonaggressive and bite only in self-defense, such as when someone accidentally sits on them.
    — Tim MacWelch, Outdoor Life, 3 May 2023
  • Despite their dramatic appearance, Arizona tarantulas are shy and nonaggressive.
    — Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 4 Aug. 2025
  • The department will investigate incidents of force used against nonaggressive people at the protests to make sure officers were within the department’s policies, Pazen said.
    — Elise Schmelzer, The Denver Post, 2 June 2020
  • Practically all Asian Americans, but elderly men in particular, are often viewed as nonaggressive, meek and unable or unwilling to fight back, in contrast to men of other races.
    — Pawan Dhingra, The Conversation, 19 Mar. 2021
  • The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources doesn't trap or remove bears with nonaggressive behavior.
    — Alex Chhith, Star Tribune, 27 Apr. 2021

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