hostilities
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The move highlights the complexity of tackling Ebola amid ongoing hostilities between the Congolese government and the rebels.
From BBC ● Aug. 21, 2026
In June, the U.S. and Iran signed a memorandum of understanding that called for a 60-day end of hostilities to allow time to negotiate an end to the conflict.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 18, 2026
When hostilities kicked off in the Middle East earlier this year, the gold price corrected 20% while copper’s held steady.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 11, 2026
A truce was agreed four years ago which largely held until hostilities broke out again in recent weeks.
From Barron's ● Aug. 7, 2026
In February of 1800, Adams signed the Treaty of Mortefontaine, officially ending hostilities with France.
From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis
