pre-hostilities

[US]/[ˈpriː ˈhɒstɪləˌz]/
[UK]/[ˈpriː ˈhɑːstəˌlɪtiːz]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.Actions or events taken before a state of war or armed conflict begins.; Activities that precede a conflict, often involving mobilization, positioning of forces, or diplomatic maneuvering.

Phrases & Collocations

pre-hostilities planning

during pre-hostilities

pre-hostilities assessment

pre-hostilities measures

pre-hostilities period

pre-hostilities actions

pre-hostilities phase

pre-hostilities talks

pre-hostilities protocols

pre-hostilities briefing

Example Sentences

the government initiated several diplomatic efforts in the pre-hostilities period.

intelligence reports indicated a significant build-up of forces in the pre-hostilities phase.

economic sanctions were imposed as a deterrent during the pre-hostilities stage.

there was a heightened sense of alert during the pre-hostilities period.

negotiations continued despite the escalating tensions in the pre-hostilities environment.

military exercises were conducted as part of routine training in the pre-hostilities timeframe.

the pre-hostilities period saw a surge in cyberattacks targeting critical infrastructure.

propaganda campaigns were launched to influence public opinion during the pre-hostilities period.

a period of pre-hostilities maneuvering preceded the formal declaration of war.

the pre-hostilities assessment concluded that a conflict was imminent.

communication channels remained open throughout the pre-hostilities timeframe.

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