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animosity

[an-uh-mos-i-tee] / ˌæn əˈmɒs ɪ ti /


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Jon Cryer and Andrew McCarthy of the so-called Brat Pack discuss their years-long animosity during a reunion at the release of McCarthy’s ‘Brats’ documentary.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026

Earlier, a former IRA bomber who gave evidence in the case denied he holds "personal animosity" towards the former Sinn Féin leader.

From BBC • Mar. 11, 2026

Most, I was surprised to learn, felt no animosity toward Mr. Cornyn, even if they said he had “been there too long.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 27, 2026

It wasn’t until recent weeks that people began really vocalizing their animosity.

From Slate • Feb. 27, 2026

It might have been meant as a joke, but the golden godson’s animosity was palpable.

From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor