animosity
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Jon Cryer and Andrew McCarthy of the so-called Brat Pack discuss their years-long animosity during a reunion at the release of McCarthy’s ‘Brats’ documentary.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026
Most, I was surprised to learn, felt no animosity toward Mr. Cornyn, even if they said he had “been there too long.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 27, 2026
It wasn’t until recent weeks that people began really vocalizing their animosity.
From Slate • Feb. 27, 2026
"Some may look at this incident as being somewhat playful, but it's hard to dissociate what could very easily be construed as animosity toward the police," he said.
From BBC • Feb. 25, 2026
His animosity was all for Snape, but he had not forgotten the fear in Malfoy’s voice on that tower top, nor the fact that he had lowered his wand before the other Death Eaters arrived.
From "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" by J.K. Rowling
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