adversarial
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Those outcomes, as in most settlements, were the result of protracted proceedings between adversarial parties over whether a case should be settled and for how much.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026
Discovery — and inverted the entire meaning of that tradition to mark the adversarial relationship between the press and power.
From Salon • Jun. 1, 2026
Martinez said he would provide oversight agencies only the information he is legally required to provide, but doesn’t believe an adversarial relationship between the Civilian Oversight Commission and the department is beneficial to either side.
From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026
"This measure is intended to prevent adversarial actors endangering the safety of allied and NATO-partner personnel and civilians there," it added.
From Barron's • Mar. 6, 2026
Attempting to improve even one part of the food system, though, could set off adversarial ripples.
From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama
Vocabulary lists containing adversarial
ACT Reading Test: Words to Capture Tone, List 1
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Tone and Point of View, List 1
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Words to Capture Tone, List 1
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