adversaries

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Adversaries should know that the president is willing to deploy force, even at a political cost, in sustained defense of U.S. interests.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

Adversaries like Russian submarines operating covertly in or near British waters, suspected of working with spy ships to map the UK's vital undersea cables and pipelines.

From BBC • Dec. 7, 2025

There’s considerable urgency: Adversaries are already spreading AI-generated deepfakes aimed at undermining U.S. interests.

From Seattle Times • May 20, 2024

Adversaries could disrupt satellite operations by attacking land-based command-and-control systems or data relay stations.

From Washington Times • Feb. 6, 2023

Take notice in all Lessons in which you do not first secure or bind your Adversaries Sword, that you are to Thrust close by the Feeble of his Sword, with the Fort of yours.

From The School of Recreation (1696 edition) Or a Guide to the Most Ingenious Exercises of Hunting, Riding, Racing, Fireworks, Military Discipline, The Science of Defence by Howlett, Robert