nonhostile
adjective
non·hos·tile
ˌnän-ˈhä-stᵊl 
-ˌstī(-ə)l
: not hostile: such as
a
: not of or relating to an enemy
nonhostile territory
b
: not unfriendly or antagonistic
a nonhostile relationship
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But in this case, what lies behind the first door is not a dark and dreary cave but a vast field of blowing grass, visible far-off castles, unexplored ruins, hostile and nonhostile characters of all sorts, and several glowing trees planted at key locations on the map.
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Los Angeles Times, 24 Feb. 2022
And while cobras are shy, nonhostile creatures, would-be combatants would do well to bookmark our tips on how to survive a cobra bite.
—Maureen O'Hare, CNN, 4 Nov. 2022
Namely, to be all things to all missions, from down-and-dirty close air support to ground troops to routine patrols in nonhostile regions.
—Jamie McIntyre, Washington Examiner, 18 Mar. 2021
Experts say bosses should remind workers about anti-harassment and social media policies, since worker behavior could run afoul of an employer’s obligation to maintain a safe and nonhostile work environment.
—Kaite Surma, chicagotribune.com, 4 Nov. 2020
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Los Angeles Times, 24 Feb. 2022
And while cobras are shy, nonhostile creatures, would-be combatants would do well to bookmark our tips on how to survive a cobra bite.
—Maureen O'Hare, CNN, 4 Nov. 2022
Namely, to be all things to all missions, from down-and-dirty close air support to ground troops to routine patrols in nonhostile regions.
—Jamie McIntyre, Washington Examiner, 18 Mar. 2021
Experts say bosses should remind workers about anti-harassment and social media policies, since worker behavior could run afoul of an employer’s obligation to maintain a safe and nonhostile work environment.
—Kaite Surma, chicagotribune.com, 4 Nov. 2020
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“Nonhostile.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nonhostile. Accessed 8 Nov. 2024.
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