matchup
Example Sentences
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The Red Sox-Orioles matchup planned on Tuesday at Fenway Park was postponed because of heavy rains and thunderstorms in the Boston area.
From Barron's ● Jul. 21, 2026
And perhaps the ultimate marquee matchup: Babe Ruth, the pitcher, vs.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 12, 2026
The matchup of players who have found their form on grass should showcase Gauff’s counterpunching and defensive skills against Muchova’s clever use of the court’s geometry.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 8, 2026
Perilous altitude, open hostility, and two of the most neurotic fan bases in soccer have turned Sunday’s game at the Estadio Azteca into an electric, tournament-defining matchup.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 7, 2026
That’s how long we have before our first state matchup.
From "Fast Pitch" by Nic Stone
