adversarial

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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 crypto industry has long had a complicated and adversarial relationship with traditional banks, a distrust dating back to the birth of the crypto movement in the wake of the 2008 financial crisis.

From Barron's • Jan. 27, 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