opponent

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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

Chesterton, a friend and political opponent of Shaw.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 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

Sinner was described as "one of the best ball strikers the game has ever seen" by Miami quarter-final opponent Frances Tiafoe - yet is still looking to increase aggression with his forehand.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

McGovern, an outspoken war opponent, told Ellsberg he’d be willing to go public with the study.

From "Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War" by Steve Sheinkin