make hostile
Example Sentences
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“Stadiums, clubs and national associations have all been upgrading their counter-terror security measures and Uefa has been providing training and support. “Venues have been increasing their 24/7 deterrence arrangements to make hostile reconnaissance more difficult.
From The Guardian ● Sep. 12, 2017
Changes in corporate governance have also made it easier for companies to make hostile bids.
From New York Times ● Jun. 12, 2014
All we know about her is that she “returns after a hard day at the skyscraper office,” wearing high heels that make hostile clicking sounds on the floor.
From New York Times ● Jan. 29, 2013
He also supported a review of the country's takeover laws to protect against the loss of other cherished national brands, which has led to proposals that could make hostile deals more difficult in Britain.
From Reuters ● Jan. 21, 2011
One or two attempts to make hostile manifestations against the Russian Embassy were frustrated by the strong guard of police which held the approaches to the principal embassies during those days.
From Why We Are at War (2nd Edition, revised) by University of Oxford. Faculty of Modern History
