opponent

Example Sentences

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The British number three broke Ruse's serve for a third time to take an early advantage in the second set but her opponent immediately responded in a see-saw encounter.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

His opponent was a 20-year-old prodigy from Uzbekistan named Javokhir Sindarov.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

She had 16 in a lower-scoring performance against Texas on Friday, but her imposing defense and ability to move as fluidly as a guard make her a matchup headache for any opponent.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026

When the Huskies start running circles against an opponent who has no idea what’s coming next, all that suffering on the practice floor is worth it.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

James Blaine, who had just rebuffed him, was a long-time Stalwart opponent.

From "Ambushed!" by Gail Jarrow