hostile

Example Sentences

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U.S. aircraft reportedly took fire during the mission, underscoring the risks of operating deep inside hostile territory.

From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026

His strategic motives aren’t that different: to deny a hostile power the means to dominate the region, and to protect Israel.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

An audibly hostile Justice Neil Gorsuch was no less impressed.

From Slate • Apr. 1, 2026

Iranian military officials have claimed to control the waterway and attack vessels from "hostile" nations, but Kpler said some are risking the trip.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

“We intercepted this coded message from a hostile ship patrolling near the Strait of Hormuz.”

From "The Smartest Kid in the Universe" by Chris Grabenstein