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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

Policymakers in Washington viewed the UIC with hostility, accusing it of having ties to al-Qaeda.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 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

Michelangelo’s burning resentment of Da Vinci kept him warm at night, and his hostility toward Raphael fueled his years-long dedication to tagging up the Sistine Chapel’s ceiling.

From Salon • May 16, 2026

Out on the streets of Durham, she encountered even more naked hostility.

From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson




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