They can also give the message to other states that hostile acts in their territories will be responded to. (politics.stackexchange.com)
The sacking of Winterton has been seen by some Labour MPs the most hostile act of Corbyn's leadership. (totalpolitics.com)
A joint declaration promised to pursue phased arms reduction, cease hostile acts, transform their fortified border and seek multilateral talks with other countries including the United States. (breakingviews.com)