opponent

Example Sentences

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In Iran, the president faces some of his wiliest and most implacable opponents.

From The Wall Street Journal

The unbeaten U.S. has scored at least five times in each of its six games, outscoring opponents 31-1 overall.

From Los Angeles Times

Arteta highlighted the benefit of him here succinctly, saying of Saka's ability to be more unpredictable in both his decision-making and his positioning, "it's more difficult for the opponent to get his reference constantly".

From BBC

Navalny, a charismatic anti-corruption campaigner who rallied hundreds of thousands to the streets in protest at the Russian leadership, was President Vladimir Putin's fiercest domestic opponent for years.

From Barron's

With six minutes of regular time remaining, he dispossessed an opponent, surged forward and coolly fired the ball into the net.

From Barron's