hostile
Example Sentences
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Among the units they are moving to the area is a Maritime Special Response Team, an elite force trained to board hostile ships, the officials said.
Discovery formally rejects Paramount’s hostile bid, accusing the Ellison family of failing to put money into the deal.
From Los Angeles Times
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
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