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antagonism

[an-tag-uh-niz-uhm] / ænˈtæg əˌnɪz əm /


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Prince’s shocking death in 2016 gave writers a reason to unearth the shady details of his antagonism toward Michael Jackson.

From Salon • May 16, 2026

Another source said there was "widespread antagonism" in the party towards the Stormont team.

From BBC • May 12, 2026

The sisters’ mutual antagonism has a few clever beats, like when they bicker over who had the superior working-class restaurant job, Grace waiting tables or Faith as a hostess.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 19, 2026

The definitive bands working in the style took the loud and rude antagonism of punk and integrated forms outside of rock, incorporating the bass-forward presentation of reggae and the abstraction of art-rock.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 6, 2026

Not many more, but enough to seed antagonism between the two groups.

From "The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates" by Wes Moore




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