play against

Example Sentences

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Striker Balogun was sent off for serious foul play against Bosnia-Herzegovina and should also have received a ban for two games.

From BBC • Jul. 9, 2026

Rubio, a sports lover more known for commentary on American football, said Belgium should be happy to play against a full US squad rather than have a tarnished match.

From Barron's • Jul. 6, 2026

“You play against Mexico in the Azteca,” England coach Thomas Tuchel said, “and there will be a lot, a lot, a lot of obstacles.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 5, 2026

Analysts say the deal is a defensive play against SpaceX.

From MarketWatch • Jul. 2, 2026

I was very close to moving to the next level of athletic ability, a level at which I would be better than most kids my age and ready to play against older kids.

From "Bad Boy" by Walter Dean Myers