play against

Example Sentences

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However, his paperwork makes him eligible to play against Fiji on 11 July and Argentina on 18 July.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

The Rams will begin the season by traveling about 8,000 air miles to play against the San Francisco 49ers in Australia.

From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026

“When you play against great defense, you have to have guys that can attract multiple defenders on the floor at all times,” said James, who led the Lakers with 27 points on 12-for-17 shooting.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

With Alisson still out with a hamstring injury and Mamardashvili facing a spell on the sidelines, Woodman looks set to play against his boyhood club Crystal Palace at Anfield this weekend.

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

I invited ten friends from school to come and play against my friends from the neighborhood.

From "The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates" by Wes Moore