Sentence examples for hostile populations from inspiring English sources

Today, they are using his figure — and black protest more broadly — to win over hostile populations.

Indeed, our efforts must also be measured against the history of putting American troops in distant lands among hostile populations.

Our efforts must be measured against the history of putting American troops in distant lands among hostile populations.

The Pathé archive is full of newsreels acclaiming British troops for "keeping the peace" between hostile populations, from Cyprus to Palestine – all the better to keep control.

Some supporters of withdrawal suggest we may be able to prevent a future genocide by imposing separation on hostile populations who still live uncomfortably close to one another.

Almost beside the point is whether a meeting actually takes place, much less yields tangible progress toward reconciliation between two hostile populations.

She recognizes that one of the most dangerous aspects for the marines -- policing a potentially hostile population -- is just beginning.

The move appeared at least in part to be defensive — an effort to protect themselves against both a hostile population and a hostile world.

And a hostile population, as Napoleon discovered in Russia and Spain, could bring disaster to an army that had to scrounge for its food.

But no matter what kind of power can be rolled into Baghdad, if it faces a hostile population, as our troops did in Mogadishu, the scene could turn into a nightmare.

And Sagee's encounter with the children, like Kelman's experience shooting at the family on the terrace, reveals a hostile population that has grown contemptuous of the Israelis' superior firepower.