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

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

That point is especially important for vulnerable teenagers whose offline environments may be isolating or hostile.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

I expected a hostile welcome from the spice merchants, who must have seen through Samir’s flimflammery.

From "The Many Assassinations of Samir, the Seller of Dreams" by Daniel Nayeri