hostile
Example Sentences
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The King's Speech contained proposed legislation to tackle threats from hostile states and people planning mass violence.
From BBC • May 13, 2026
“I was looking out—something on the outside of the bed had tapped me,” he said, adding that he wasn’t scared because the presence didn’t feel hostile.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026
"At dawn today, the armed forces detected a number of hostile drones in Kuwaiti airspace, which were dealt with in accordance with established procedures," the military posted.
From Barron's • May 10, 2026
Overnight, her once warm, cozy street felt harsh and hostile.
From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026
The social disruption caused by the collapse of the savings and loan industry and the rise of hostile takeovers and leveraged buyouts had given way to a brief period of recriminations.
From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis
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