inimical
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Myanmar's state-run English-language newspaper, the Global New Light of Myanmar, has published a joint statement saying both countries underscored the need to prevent the misuse of Myanmar's territory for activities "inimical to their security interests".
From BBC ● Jun. 2, 2026
In a letter to the Supreme Court of Florida, the FTC Office of Policy Planning, Bureau of Competition wrote that “Such control by the ABA is inimical to the principles on which competition law rests.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 16, 2026
More than 30 states prohibit title lending or have laws inimical to the industry.
From Salon ● Nov. 15, 2022
Lilly declined to comment on its support of the politicians who passed a law the company thinks is so inimical to its own interests and those of Hoosiers generally.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 9, 2022
What is the noun corresponding to the adjective "inimical"? Ans.
From New Word-Analysis by William Swinton
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