matchup

Example Sentences

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At a World Cup where the unprecedented 48-team format has diluted the opening group stage, the matchup is almost a perfect storm.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

The Lakers know they’re considered major underdogs heading into their playoff matchup against Oklahoma City, but they’re focused on winning the series.

From Los Angeles Times • May 4, 2026

In “Lakers far from finished, but this matchup sure is,” Bill Plaschke writes, “Houston is done” three times.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 25, 2026

James said every version of Durant feels like an impossible matchup.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026

I was certain the children would be the ones to suffer in that matchup.

From "While the World Watched: A Birmingham Bombing Survivor Comes of Age during the Civil Rights Movement" by Carolyn Maull McKinstry