Sentence examples for to hostile from inspiring English sources
adjective
Belonging or appropriate to an enemy; showing the disposition of an enemy; showing ill will and malevolence, or a desire to thwart and injure; occupied by an enemy or enemies; inimical; unfriendly
When they emerged, they were subjected to hostile questioning.
Public companies like ITV can be subject to hostile takeovers".
Only two of the deaths were due to hostile fire.
The soldiers said they were responding to hostile fire.
Our players have been exposed to hostile environments, and that's what we're expecting Saturday".
For similar reasons, benefit corporations are far less vulnerable to hostile takeovers.
America is not always receptive to hostile bids, especially when the target is a national icon.
America's Defence Department expressed concerns over the transfer of sensitive technology to "hostile" countries.
It is the precondition for journalists' being able to get access to hostile organisations.
To hostile critics, though, Corgan was still a brat whose face didn't fit.
"The test is not, did he stand up to hostile crowds?" Mr. Wallace said.
