hostile
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They say they will "defend the rights of migrants and stand up against the Hostile Environment created by politicians in Westminster".
From BBC • May 1, 2026
Hostile policies hold the promise of a seller’s market.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 18, 2025
Hostile activity in cyberspace — from spying to the planting of malware to infect and disrupt a country’s infrastructure — has become a hallmark of modern geopolitical rivalry.
From Seattle Times • Feb. 21, 2024
Hostile groups of other people have long been a threat to humans.
From Scientific American • Oct. 27, 2023
Her answer appeared beneath Maddie’s scribbling pencil: Hostile ident, track 187 Maidsend 25 miles, est height 8,500 ft.
From "Code Name Verity" by Elizabeth Wein
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