common enemy
Example Sentences
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“At the moment they perceive a huge common enemy: the government of Mexico,” said David Saucedo, who advises local and state governments on security policy.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 27, 2026
Scapegoats are integral for a cult; they promote social cohesion, both by binding the in-group together over a common enemy, and by widening the gulf between members and outsiders.
From Salon • Jul. 13, 2025
The repeated losses have, in a way, united Canadians against a common enemy – the US.
From BBC • Jun. 16, 2025
However, the Chin have been a major force in the resistance against the military since the army seized power in 2021, so they now share a common enemy with the Arakan Army.
From Seattle Times • Jan. 15, 2024
The Sixers gave gunters a common enemy, and Sixer bashing was a favorite pastime in our forums and chat rooms.
From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline
