nemesis
Example Sentences
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It appears He-Man has not seen the last of his nemesis — as long as a sequel is greenlit.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026
His mistake was to try to destroy a man whose greatest nemesis was himself, and that singular, burning focus of Mozart’s earned him immortality regardless of what his haters threw at him.
From Salon • May 16, 2026
Faye, meanwhile, is disturbed at the sight of her agent and editor cozying up to Abby; are they plotting to dump Faye in favor of her nemesis?
From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026
The Kings avoided facing their nemesis Edmonton, but they landed a tougher foe and lost 2-1 to Colorado Sunday in Denver to open the playoffs.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 20, 2026
And best of all, they’ll be playing against Papi’s arch nemesis, Manny Cruz.
From "Merci Suárez Changes Gears" by Meg Medina
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