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

Wednesday supporters have united against a figure they now widely consider a common enemy, a decade after he arrived with grand plans of a Premier League return.

From BBC • Aug. 10, 2025

In high school, their common enemy made them not exactly friends, but friendly enough that Weevil helped Veronica when she asked and was around enough to become a fan favorite.

From Salon • Feb. 11, 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

We share a common enemy, but does that make us friends?

From "Insurgent" by Veronica Roth