In Vodafone's takeover plan, the most contentious issue, at least so far, is not the presumed hostile nature but rather the expected price.

People of this area are well known for their bravery and very hostile nature.

The fact that the attempted takeover came from a British company appeared to provoke less anger than the hostile nature of the attempt.

But the real hostile nature of the joke involves class and economic issues that are otherwise not funny.

According to the information we've so far collected their interest is of a hostile nature.

They fail from age and accident, carelessness and the hostile nature of the universe.

The hostile nature of his realm also protects him from any invasion attempts by rivals.

The series follows Hutch as he searches for his missing mother, in the midst of a frequently hostile nature.

Then I recognized your hostile nature, and took appropriate action.

The urgency of the deals, and the hostile nature of the Learning Company offer, also raised concerns.