adversarial

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"This measure is intended to prevent adversarial actors endangering the safety of allied and NATO-partner personnel and civilians there," it added.

From Barron's • Mar. 6, 2026

Covid-19 Bereaved Families for Justice UK said while the work being done was vital, public inquiries generally needed to become more efficient and less adversarial.

From BBC • Mar. 5, 2026

Historically, Iran’s 1979 revolution transformed it from a U.S.-aligned monarchy to an adversarial theocratic state — a legacy that shapes today’s fears about protracted conflict and regional destabilization.

From Salon • Feb. 28, 2026

“The adversarial impulse of the Rockwell dinner scene involves several characters, each with a distinct subjective agenda,” said Bronstein.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 9, 2026

The adversarial system means that lawyers want to win, and the better they are at winning, the more they get paid.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton