hostility

Example Sentences

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His hostility toward Big Tech marks a notable departure from his corporate-friendly jurisprudence in other cases.

From Slate • Mar. 30, 2026

In denying Acuña’s request for a tenured position, the judge argued that the hostility between Acuña and his potential co-workers would make his appointment “both impractical and inappropriate.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2026

The movement's roots - in South America, and later in Croatia and Italy during the 1960s - include a deep-seated hostility towards authority, policing, and the media.

From BBC • Mar. 17, 2026

The hostility was recently on full display during a disturbing 20-minute press huddle aboard Air Force One.

From Salon • Mar. 17, 2026

“I will call that thing whatever I want to call it,” Aloe snapped, and Jam shot a worried glance at Pet, expecting it to react to the hostility in her father’s voice.

From "Pet" by Akwaeke Emezi