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hostility

[ho-stil-i-tee] / hɒˈstɪl ɪ ti /


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"We do not want this terrible tragedy to be used to divide people or fuel hostility," they said.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

In several messages to Epstein, Walker complained about hostility from her.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

Josh Tongue elevated himself to a nailed-on starter with his hostility and ability to trouble the best players in the opposition.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

Michelangelo’s burning resentment of Da Vinci kept him warm at night, and his hostility toward Raphael fueled his years-long dedication to tagging up the Sistine Chapel’s ceiling.

From Salon • May 16, 2026

Out on the streets of Durham, she encountered even more naked hostility.

From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson




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