hostile behavior

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It follows months of alleged hostile behavior, according to a memo from House Minority Leader Allison Russo last week.

From Washington Times • Nov. 20, 2023

The legislative equity officer is supposed to field complaints, launch investigations and help victims of harassment, retaliation or hostile behavior within the Capitol.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 18, 2023

The spokesperson also denied allegations of hostile behavior by Lemon — including allegedly sending threatening, anonymous text messages — toward his “Live From” co-anchor Kyra Phillips in 2008.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2023

On the flip side, the researchers also found that destructive leadership styles, where bosses engage in aggressive and hostile behavior, have the largest negative impact on employee mental health.

From Scientific American • Feb. 13, 2023

It was as though I was continuously reacting to the threat of some natural force whose hostile behavior could not be predicted.

From "Black Boy" by Richard Wright