adversary
Example Sentences
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For the Pentagon, there is another benefit to demonstrating its missile capabilities in combat: It sends a message to China and other potential adversaries.
For example, they might create a “back door” that an external adversary could take advantage of, he said.
Other provisions in the bill include new due diligence standards to prevent any tech from falling into the hands of adversaries such as China — another concern of Ernst.
From Los Angeles Times
The trailer ends with a dramatic clip of Chani running towards an unseen adversary, before fading to black.
From BBC
Washington, once an adversary, now describes a "wonderful" relationship, citing some political prisoner releases and new oil and mining deals.
From BBC
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