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animosity

[an-uh-mos-i-tee] / ˌæn əˈmɒs ɪ ti /


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"There is a genuine animosity that begins to grow," says Robinson.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

More than a million Muslims are gathering in Mecca for the hajj pilgrimage overshadowed by the Middle East war, as animosity smoulders across the region despite a fragile ceasefire.

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

These were white women who had had a religious upbringing, and they knew that their views would be met with judgment or even animosity from family and neighbors.

From Slate • May 4, 2026

Taking two former partners’ stories together, it was clear how animosity so often masked grief.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

I looked through the window to see a pleasant young man who showed no hint of animosity.

From "Black Like Me" by John Howard Griffin




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