opponent
Example Sentences
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Reagan’s political opponents in California and Washington consistently underestimated him, assuming the former actor could be easily beaten at the ballot box, Cannon said.
From Los Angeles Times
There was an embarrassing lack of punches by Paul and a litany of wild swings from Joshua that even a novice like his opponent was able to easily evade.
From BBC
His focus is now expected to shift to another warm-up opponent in February before a potential showdown with Fury later in 2026.
From BBC
Moscow’s focus on the painful subject of territory aims to “crack the opponent,” while not revealing positions on other specifics, said Eric Ciaramella, a former member of the U.S.
Merriam-Webster’s primary opponent now is the Google search bar, whose definitions come from Oxford Language, the company that owns the Oxford English Dictionary.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
