hostilities

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Hostilities in the Strait of Hormuz, a key chokepoint for the global oil supply, are also supporting prices.

From Barron's • Mar. 11, 2026

Hostilities have also spilled into surrounding areas, with a missile intercepted on its way to Turkey on Wednesday and a drone hitting Azerbaijan’s Nakhchivan Airport on Thursday.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 5, 2026

Hostilities cooled until the early 2000s, when the prospect of oil in the Gulf of Guinea became apparent.

From BBC • May 19, 2025

"Hostilities are taking place in the vicinity of Urozhaine and the fight is for this particular locality," Maliar said in a statement to an official military platform.

From Reuters • Aug. 14, 2023

"Hostilities have broken out between the two doctors," said Tom.

From The Funny Philosophers Wags and Sweethearts by Yellott, George