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hostility

[ho-stil-i-tee] / hɒˈstɪl ɪ ti /


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"We do not want this terrible tragedy to be used to divide people or fuel hostility," they said.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

Among the myriad of English plans to fail down under was the idea of hitting the Aussies with high pace and hostility.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

Omani officials have been shocked by the sudden U.S. hostility and are working to figure out how to respond to it, Arab officials said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

The hostility in these responses is in full view.

From Salon • May 25, 2026

Aside from the hostility we feared he would face if Walter was released, we were worried about what would happen if a new trial was ordered.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson




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