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hostile

[hos-tl, -tahyl] / ˈhɒs tl, -taɪl /


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The Abraham Accords, a set of agreements brokered under Trump in 2020, govern the normalization of diplomatic relations between Israel and countries that have historically been hostile to it.

From Barron's • May 25, 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

The Ngarchelongese were initially hostile because they thought the whalers were English.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

Unfortunately as soon as we step inside, it’s obvious that I’ve landed us all in hostile territory.

From "Merci Suárez Changes Gears" by Meg Medina




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