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

During the Cold War, the common enemy was the Soviet Union, which included swathes of Eastern Europe.

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2025

This keeps happening long after they unite to defeat their common enemy.

From Salon • Jul. 19, 2024

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 Soviets and Americans had been allies in the war, united by their common enemy, Adolf Hitler’s Germany.

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin