Afterwards, according to Livy, the Crustumini commenced hostilities.

Russia and Sweden had commenced hostilities in 1741.

None of them liked having to kill, even though the other ship had commenced hostilities.

On 9 December the force received orders to commence hostilities against the Japanese convoys that operated in the area.

With such an alliance, Japan felt free to commence hostilities, if necessary.

Clive commenced hostilities on the town and fort of Chandernagar on 14 March.

She reveled in her unabashed willingness to commence hostilities.

Dale was authorized to commence hostilities at his discretion if any Barbary State had declared war by the time of his arrival.

We have done nothing to cause you to commence hostilities against us.

They steamed several miles into open sea before turning into each other and commencing hostilities.