opponent

Example Sentences

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In Colorado Springs, two out of three candidates affiliated with the teachers union won their school board races despite facing well-funded opponents.

From Salon

"The season that we've had, this environment, the opponent -- our guys had a great collective spirit and collective will tonight."

From Barron's

If you've got more than one closer than your opponent, you get more than one point.

From BBC

Raman and Bass, 72, face nearly 40 other opponents, the vast majority of them unknowns who pose little threat, though a few have the potential to break through with voters.

From Los Angeles Times

Cambridge Rowing would be "securing a commercial advantage as a direct benefit of the opponent's reputation", Le Breton continued.

From BBC