hostilities

Example Sentences

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Instead, Volker said, “increasing reliance on drones allows hostilities to continue unabated.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 24, 2026

While these have benefited from the Iran war, their price moves are inconsistent with the narrative of an imminent end to hostilities.

From MarketWatch • May 22, 2026

The report said the US had also made clear it would only cease hostilities when Tehran engages in formal peace negotiations.

From Barron's • May 19, 2026

Equity markets have recently been driven by the positivity generated by the U.S. first-quarter reporting season, and expectations for a de-escalation of hostilities in the Persian Gulf.

From MarketWatch • May 18, 2026

Once hostilities began, Van Riper was careful not to overload his team with irrelevant information.

From "Blink" by Malcolm Gladwell