match up

Example Sentences

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The pair have sparred countless rounds over the years and Joshua has previously said he would welcome the match-up, but Joyce "wasn't impressed" with his compatriot's points win over Jermaine Franklin earlier this month.

From BBC

The two know each other well from their time together in the Team GB set-up, and Hearn said his fighter would welcome the match-up.

From BBC

Spaun took control of his match-up with Fitzpatrick with birdies on the third and fifth but the Englishman responded with an eagle on the sixth to reduce the deficit.

From BBC

The fifth edition of the WBC came down to a match-up between two of Major League Baseball's best players in the tournament's final at-bat.

From BBC

With both men largely in-step on conservative policy, the match-up may come down to style and whether voters want to stick with a known figure or move forward with a fresh face.

From Reuters