hostilities

Example Sentences

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There’s hope for an agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, despite renewed hostilities.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026

Rumors of renewed hostilities leave traders reeling in despair.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026

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

I stressed that a mutually agreed-upon cease-fire to end hostilities ought to be the first order of business, for without that, no business could be conducted.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela