hostilities

plural of hostility

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Recent Examples of hostilities These meetings initially took place virtually and then in person across different capitals, seeking a cessation of hostilities and the establishment of humanitarian corridors. Daniel R. Depetris, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Apr. 2025 But Putin had other ideas, tying a halt in hostilities to the West readmitting certain Russian banks into the West’s financial network. Daniel Depetris, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2025 But even if Hamas and Israel hammer out a new, short-term agreement to halt hostilities, Gaza is unlikely to see real peace any time soon. Amos Harel, Foreign Affairs, 7 Apr. 2025 That’s such an important point, particularly with what’s going on in the world now, and the hostilities towards not just science, but literally universities. Steven Strogatz, Quanta Magazine, 3 Apr. 2025 Calls to pause hostilities grew in the wake of the latest quake. Chad De Guzman, Time, 3 Apr. 2025 With both sides at odds over Iran's nuclear program and maritime security, this incident could further escalate hostilities. Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2025 Ukraine’s General Staff denied the allegations, saying in a statement Wednesday that Russia’s claims were part of a broader disinformation campaign aimed at justifying continued hostilities. Illia Novikov and Hanna Arhirova, Los Angeles Times, 26 Mar. 2025 And a 2022 truce brokered by the United Nations has brought a reduction in hostilities but hasn’t ended the conflict. Abdulghani Aqlan, The Christian Science Monitor, 24 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hostilities
Noun
  • This tiny home blends the contemporary architecture of cargo container homes with cozy, beach cottage vibes, adds on a rooftop terrace, and ships straight to your door without the hassle of house-hunting, bidding wars, loan underwriting, and other home-buying speedbumps.
    Miles Walls, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Aug. 2025
  • There’s been a weapons pipeline – from both Europe and the US – throughout the war, as well as considerable intelligence sharing.
    Tim Lister, CNN Money, 19 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • Ukrainian officials rejected this position, stating that Ukraine did not initiate the conflict and that only the Russian president has the authority to order a full military withdrawal.
    Katya Soldak, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2025
  • Peace talks on the Russia-Ukraine conflict took place at the White House.
    Rebecca Morin, USA Today, 19 Aug. 2025

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