antagonism
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Both governments say their plans for the country were stymied by crises out of their control – such as Covid, the Iran war and US trade antagonism.
From BBC ● Nov. 7, 2026
What it too often comes up against are parasocial responses, antagonism, doxing, or a preciousness around the critique, particularly at a time when Hollywood has rolled back on Black storytelling.
From Salon ● Oct. 19, 2026
The two families with a long history of antagonism between them are vaguely costumed as either dark forces of oppression or their victims.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 12, 2026
"A youth movement will be more effective when internal divisions are minimal, there is ideological plurality without antagonism, and there are few established parties that can easily hijack the movement's results."
From BBC ● Apr. 5, 2026
“Yes, of course,” he conceded frigidly, his manner changing to one of edgy and defensive antagonism.
From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller
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