nemesis
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Clough, a brilliant egomaniac who loves beautiful soccer, despises the successes achieved by the “big, hard, dirty, old men” who played under Don Revie, his predecessor and nemesis.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 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
There has yet to be a casting announcement for Harry's arch nemesis Lord Voldemort, but Oscar winner Cillian Murphy and actor Andy Serkis have been among the names floated for the role.
From BBC • May 6, 2026
Narratively, their characters — a heroine and her nemesis — shouldn’t dress as though they could swap wardrobes.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 2026
You’re never going to believe this, but remember my nemesis, Tamika Smith?
From "Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence" by Sonja Thomas
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