adversaries
Example Sentences
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To develop a meaningful deterrent, no country would wait until conclusive public evidence proved its adversaries had nuclear weapons.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026
America’s current structural weakness against supply disruptions impairs its geopolitical position and gives U.S. adversaries a tempting target.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026
"Anything we released to the American public will also be known by the Russian secret service, Chinese government, and adversaries," Appel pointed out.
From BBC • May 30, 2026
Allies are assured, and adversaries are deterred, by appearances of strength and signals of commitment.
From Slate • May 27, 2026
But in the judgment of colleagues and of some adversaries, his will to win was unsurpassed and he was often masterful.
From "Outliers" by Malcolm Gladwell
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