hostile
Example Sentences
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However, the army of Kuwait, which hosts a U.S. air base, confirmed that its air defenses were “confronting hostile missile and drone attacks” in a post on X late Wednesday night.
From MarketWatch • May 28, 2026
“She walked into such a hostile environment,” said a former staffer for Raman, who asked for confidentiality to discuss dynamics on the council.
From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026
Some see emails like this and conclude their boss could be hostile to them, leaving them fearful of losing promotion opportunities or worse.
From Salon • May 25, 2026
Palantir's UK chief executive Louis Mosley also said the decision would "give hostile states and criminals an advantage".
From BBC • May 22, 2026
They stared at each other in a long, hostile silence.
From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy
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