nemesis
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The world number two got one over on his arch nemesis Littler after a long wait as he claimed a first victory over the 19-year-old since last year's Premier League final in May.
From BBC • Mar. 12, 2026
His nemesis was more than a rival—he was a symbol.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 27, 2026
The professional rivalries are real, as J.D. finds when his hiring as Sacred Heart’s new chief of medicine gains him a nemesis in Joel Kim Booster’s wonderfully shady Dr. Eric Park.
From Salon • Feb. 26, 2026
If Zverev becomes a nemesis, good for him.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 2, 2026
It’s like the satisfaction I just got from a scene I wrote, where an old nemesis of Ben-Jamin unexpectedly popped back in and is making things extra tense.
From "What If It's Us" by Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera
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