adversary

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Those tensions are already in play between the U.S. and its biggest adversary, China, which has been no slouch when it comes to space exploration.

From Salon • Apr. 9, 2026

The trailer ends with a dramatic clip of Chani running towards an unseen adversary, before fading to black.

From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026

Patent and Trademark Office, Tesla described its adversary as “a bad-faith trademark squatter, who started as a Tesla fan,” and described the French company’s attempt to trademark the Cybercab moniker as fraudulent.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 16, 2026

It is the first time a US company has ever been publicly given such a designation, a label typically reserved for organizations from foreign adversary countries, like Chinese tech company Huawei.

From Barron's • Mar. 6, 2026

For a heavy badger, his adversary moved lightly and skillfully.

From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques