hostility

That hostility from politicians, churches, medicine, and public opinion found its echo in dismissal by the courts.

From Slate ● Aug. 3, 2026

In 2015, then president Barack Obama attempted a rapprochement with the Cuban government, hoping a more diplomatic approach would yield better relations after a half-century of hostility.

From Barron's ● Jul. 20, 2026

It was thrilling stuff from England's new-ball bowlers, who both went over 90mph to produce the kind of hostility the hosts believed would bring success in Test cricket.

From BBC ● Jul. 7, 2026

Perilous altitude, open hostility, and two of the most neurotic fan bases in soccer have turned tonight’s game at the Estadio Azteca into an electric, tournament-defining matchup.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 5, 2026

It was like a conjurer’s trick, the swift disappearance of his hostility.

From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

When hostilities spread across the Atlantic, Englishmen in North America referred to the ensuing conflagration as King William’s War.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 17, 2026

Gas-station receipts slid almost 1% last month, but renewed hostilities with Iran has pushed fuel costs back up.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 14, 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

Once hostilities began, Van Riper was careful not to overload his team with irrelevant information.

From "Blink" by Malcolm Gladwell