They were informed that hostilities would commence if submission was not made before daylight the next day.

If we don't return within an hour, they're to assume that hostilities have commenced!" "

The naval detachment would move into the harbors once hostilities commenced.

Once hostilities commenced, the garrison at the hub would be sealed in there for the duration.

She has proclaimed that hostilities have commenced, and that the two nations are now at war.

Within days, hostilities commenced between the two republics.

After a large scale pre-emptive strike by Pakistan, full-scale hostilities between the two countries commenced.

"That means 'hostilities have commenced,' " he explained to the four arrested officers.

Hostilities in the air over Wake Island commenced on December 8, 1941.

The Belgians and French remained confused about what was expected of each other if or when, hostilities commenced.