hostile crowd

collocation in English

meaningsofhostileandcrowd

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hostile
adjective
uk
/ˈhɒs.taɪl/us
/ˈhɑː.stəl/
unfriendly and not ...
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crowd
noun[+ sing/pl verb]
uk
/kraʊd/us
/kraʊd/
a large group of people who have ...
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(Definition ofhostileandcrowdfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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With ahostilecrowdeven these regular precautions might not prevent vandalism.
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Secondly, how was it that this small body of police tried themselves to arrest members of thishostilecrowd, instead of waiting for reinforcements?
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As they were conducting their investigation, one of the officers was struck on the head by a youth with a billiard cue and ahostilecrowdgathered.
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They were surrounded by ahostilecrowd.
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Purdue players at the game recalled being scared to play because of thehostilecrowd.
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At the performance that evening, a sparse andhostilecrowdmocks each performer in turn.
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As he was being helped, a largehostilecrowdgathered.
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They received scowls and jeers from ahostilecrowd.
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William is placed in the pillory, but is defended from thehostilecrowdby his friends.
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They continued until blocked by parked cars, at which point they attempted to reverse, but were blocked by vehicles from the cortge and ahostilecrowdsurrounded their vehicle.
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Immediately afterwards, detachments which had been covering the force came under attack from hostile crowds.
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To counter hostile crowds, the line owners turned to strikebreakers.
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The police were heavily armed after that, especially when facing unruly or hostile crowds.
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During this time, hostile crowds gathered, threatening violence.
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He earned a reputation for successfully dealing with hostile crowds through nonresistance tactics.
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A short debate determined that they would not leave the palace to attempt dialogue with the hostile crowds outside.
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He tried to defend his record against the liberal detractors, but often encountered anti-war protesters and hostile crowds while campaigning.
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However, when he tried to march out of the barracks, his 2,500 troops were forced back inside the compound by hostile crowds and armed trade unionists.
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The early years of the major leagues were particularly hard on umpires, with hostile crowds and vicious arguments, in addition to the difficulty of constantly working games single-handedly.
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