enemy

Example Sentences

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"Try to avoid enemy capture, as long as you can," Cantwell said.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi called the act a sign of moral collapse by “an enemy in disarray,” stating that such actions will not compel Iranians to surrender.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

The enemy will likely take his words seriously and prepare to stave off his threats.

From Slate • Apr. 1, 2026

Electronic-warfare teams, which jam enemy communications, have come ashore—and are growing.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

A pilot who shot down ten enemy planes qualified as an “ace” and was hailed as a national hero.

From "The War to End All Wars: World War I" by Russell Freedman