opponent

Example Sentences

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Arteta highlighted the benefit of him here succinctly, saying of Saka's ability to be more unpredictable in both his decision-making and his positioning, "it's more difficult for the opponent to get his reference constantly".

From BBC

Navalny, a charismatic anti-corruption campaigner who rallied hundreds of thousands to the streets in protest at the Russian leadership, was President Vladimir Putin's fiercest domestic opponent for years.

From Barron's

With six minutes of regular time remaining, he dispossessed an opponent, surged forward and coolly fired the ball into the net.

From Barron's

“There’s nobody that can get under the skin of opponents as well as she does,” Minnesota coach Brad Frost said, “and then back it up by putting the puck in the net.”

From The Wall Street Journal

Other opponents of the Kirk-themed holidays have questioned why lawmakers are prioritizing the issue over more material issues that might have a bigger impact on their constituents’ lives.

From Salon