hostilities
Example Sentences
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The resumption of hostilities has caused global oil prices, which had dipped during the initial ceasefire, to rise once more.
From Barron's ● Aug. 2, 2026
The return to direct hostilities followed a brief pause in fighting meant to give talks a boost.
From Barron's ● Jul. 30, 2026
“There’s enough signaling that hostilities are on pause for now,” says John Kilduff of Again Capital.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 29, 2026
The reported crossfire ended a brief break in hostilities between the US and Iran, which was designed to bring negotiators back to the table.
From BBC ● Jul. 29, 2026
I stressed that a mutually agreed-upon cease-fire to end hostilities ought to be the first order of business, for without that, no business could be conducted.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
