To its credit, it took much more aggressive steps to carry out some important reforms.
It is likely to force Washington to take even more aggressive steps, analysts said.
But state officials have concluded that they must take more aggressive steps to control costs.
To help the situation along, the city has taken some of the most aggressive steps in the country to attract foreign investment.
"We are taking immediate and aggressive steps to help prevent something like this from happening again."
We took a very aggressive, protective step for our town.
Analysts considered it likely that Washington would have to take even more aggressive steps.
She turned and walked with swift, aggressive steps toward the girl's bedroom.
The city, meanwhile, has taken an aggressive step of its own.
As a less aggressive step, mounted police may first be sent into the crowd.