hostile

Example Sentences

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It seems short-sighted to be so hostile to a group that represents the future of the church.

From Salon

Archbishop Vann said the vast majority of people had been supportive about her election, but added others had been "quite hostile".

From BBC

Paramount shifted gears and launched a hostile takeover, appealing directly to Warner shareholders, offering them $30 a share.

From Los Angeles Times

The NGOs have until December 31 to register under the new framework, which Israel says aims not to impede aid distribution but to prevent "hostile actors or supporters of terrorism" operating in the Palestinian territories.

From Barron's

In a hostile takeover, shareholders want their money faster.

From MarketWatch