adversarial
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Khan has “an adversarial approach to large enterprises,” said Steven Fulop, the CEO of the business organization Partnership for New York City.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 23, 2026
More likely, as Salon’s Amanda Marcotte has brilliantly observed, Trump actively seeks out these adversarial environments.
From Salon ● Jun. 11, 2026
Davidson analyst Gil Luria agreed, arguing AI labs would rather have a seat at the table than an adversarial relationship with the government.
From Barron's ● Jun. 5, 2026
Martinez said he would provide oversight agencies only the information he is legally required to provide, but doesn’t believe an adversarial relationship between the Civilian Oversight Commission and the department is beneficial to either side.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 1, 2026
Defendants who are deemed incompetent can’t be tried in adversarial criminal proceedings—meaning that the State can't prosecute them unless they become well enough to defend themselves.
From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson
Vocabulary lists containing adversarial
ACT Reading Test: Words to Capture Tone, List 1
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Tone and Point of View, List 1
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Words to Capture Tone, List 1
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