hostile

Example Sentences

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As a Shiite-majority nation, Iran has long held fractious and even hostile relationships with Sunni jihadist actors.

From Los Angeles Times

"If a hostile regime survives, it will likely seek to begin a years-long effort to rebuild its military, missiles and UAV forces," Gabbard said, referring to unmanned aerial vehicles, or drones.

From Barron's

Instead it has often appeared hostile to its own mission.

From The Wall Street Journal

“A hostile work environment under Title VII is one where we are being harassed so severely or pervasively as to alter our conditions of employment,” the letter said.

From Los Angeles Times

A couple of glances from passersby were unmistakably hostile, but gradually I registered that others were merely curious, maybe even admiring.

From Literature