foe

Example Sentences

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He didn’t want to signal intent or commit to an action, he wanted the foe wondering what he’d do next.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

As the company prepares for a public launch, experts have said SpaceX’s IPO could wind up a friend or foe to the space sector, which itself is no stranger to meme stocks.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 8, 2026

But neither foe had a great quarterback pressure defense while the Patriots ranked fifth in the league in that category.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 6, 2026

But it may well be his one time political ally and occasional political foe becomes his nemesis.

From BBC • Feb. 2, 2026

“Give gold to a foe and he will just come back for more, my father always said.”

From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin