opponent
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Hilton praised “sheriffs like Chad who actually understand what public safety looks like” while Bianco acknowledged that his opponent “should be very proud” to have Trump’s endorsement.
From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2026
Instead, it transforms the dispute into a visual narrative of dominance and disposal, an opponent not debated, but discarded.
From Salon • May 23, 2026
Verhoeven paid respect to his opponent and explained his decision to transition into boxing.
From BBC • May 21, 2026
Earlier on Tuesday, as Kentucky Republicans were still casting ballots, Trump endorsed his opponent, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, in next week's runoff election.
From BBC • May 20, 2026
If he had only wounded Lincoln, then the president, even at fifty-six years old, would have been a worthy opponent.
From "Chasing Lincoln's Killer" by James L. Swanson
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