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Meanings of hostilities in English

Fighting; acts of overt warfare.

Usage of hostilities in English
1
China and Russia expressed concern the plans could aggravate Middle East hostilities.
Radio NZ
2
In earlier modern American conflicts, hostilities took place on a foreign battlefield.
War by other means: an insider's account of the war on terror
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But this procrastination of actual hostilities was terminated in the following manner:-
Rattlin the Reefer
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He now appears likely to stay in his post while hostilities continue.
The Irish Times
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In fact the Government had recognised this long before hostilities broke out.
BBC
6
July 24-Englandwill side with Russia in event of hostilities with Austria.
The New York Times Current History of the European War, Vol 1, I...
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July 24-Governmentwill side with Russia in event of hostilities with Austria.
The New York Times Current History of the European War, Vol 1, I...
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In some cases, hostilities largely ceased; in others, they became less constant.
The Grand Canyon of Arizona: How to See It
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In Barcelona, social and political hostilities had been mounting for some months.
The Guardian
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Despite the treaty of peace, hostilities had never really ceased in India.
A Popular History of France from the Earliest Times, Volume 6
11
After hostilities began he remained the great choreographer of enthusiasm and resolve.
The Guardian
12
The regime must initiate the cessation of hostilities, Juppe told Le Monde.
Reuters
13
On Saturday, Russian President Dmitry Medvedev signed a ceasefire agreement ending hostilities.
Reuters
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We must assume trade is more important than hostilities to the laymen.
Imprudence
15
Mr. Lincoln himself had gone to the scene of hostilities in Virginia.
The Papers and Writings of Abraham Lincoln, Complete
16
Scientist Kateos, please notify your government of our gratitude for halting hostilities.
Genellan: planetfall
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Hostilities through the time
Hostilities across language varieties
Ireland
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United Kingdom
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United States of America
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