hostile
Example Sentences
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With an authorized storage capacity of 714 million barrels, it is designed to deter threats by hostile nations to interrupt supplies.
Djokovic is not afraid to go toe to toe with hostile fans, using their jibes to fuel his relentless quest for glory and showing the depth of his competitiveness.
From Barron's
Warsh’s background working with investor Stanley Druckenmiller is another reason to believe he might not prove hostile to markets, some say.
They have grown accustomed to playing in hostile environments and hope their “us against the world” mentality works in their favor once the playoffs start.
From Los Angeles Times
Paramount has refused to accept defeat, launching a hostile takeover to attempt to claim its rival — a pursuit that Warner board members are fighting.
From Los Angeles Times
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