opponent

Example Sentences

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Mistakes by both advocates and opponents have led to unnecessary deaths and deepened national divisions.

From The Wall Street Journal

They have not lost to a section opponent all season.

From Los Angeles Times

Supporters and opponents of Venezuela's government protested on Monday for better salaries and pensions, marching separately although united in their demand for a decent income.

From Barron's

Arbeloa said Madrid had to play better than other teams to beat opponents, because of their illustrious name.

From Barron's

It is a demoralising development for his opponents, who already had his dizzying combination of power, athleticism and inventive variety to contend with.

From BBC