hostilities
- plural of hostility.
Example Sentences
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Analysts say vessel traffic is unlikely to normalize until markets are convinced the easing of tensions can last and ships can navigate safely, leaving oil prices vulnerable to renewed swings if hostilities flare up again.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 27, 2026
Still, oil traders are holding out hope that the hostilities are a short-term disruption rather than a long-term shock.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 26, 2026
The recently resumed hostilities with Iran are not going well.
From Slate ● Jul. 25, 2026
Second-quarter net profit rose to 1.27 billion euros from 929 million euros in the first quarter, despite the company having no assets in the Middle East, where hostilities have fuelled higher crude prices.
From Barron's ● Jul. 23, 2026
Harry had the impression that the Minister was wondering whether it was worthwhile opening hostilities this early.
From "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" by J.K. Rowling
