hostile
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Overnight, her once warm, cozy street felt harsh and hostile.
From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026
“The stalwarts of linear TV are really threatened by this new model, which is hostile to their very structure.”
From MarketWatch • May 7, 2026
Arteta has been trying to transform Emirates Stadium into a hostile environment as he looks to make the most of any marginal gain he can to bring silverware to north London.
From BBC • May 5, 2026
“The more hostile the divorce, the more unusual both parties’ demands are likely to be,” one attorney said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026
I liked the idea that a part of one's body might be thought of as lazy—not thoughtless or hostile, just unwilling to extend itself for the betterment of the team.
From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris
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