play against
Example Sentences
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"Paraguay has shown in qualification for this World Cup, how tough it is to play against, and how they perform so well. They beat Argentina, Brazil," coach Mauricio Pochettino told AFP.
From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026
The tournament then heads north Friday, with Canada facing Bosnia-Herzegovina in Toronto before the United States opens Group D play against Paraguay at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026
The tournament then heads north on Friday, with Canada facing Bosnia-Herzegovina in Toronto before the United States opens Group D play against Paraguay at SoFi Stadium.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026
Picture Unai Emery loading up a chess app on his phone to play against strangers - under his own name.
From BBC • May 20, 2026
They weren’t like jamming with the Bluesmen, knowing when to come in, how to play against and with other musicians.
From "Clayton Byrd Goes Underground" by Rita Williams-Garcia
