a match for

Example Sentences

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If Microsoft can show that its custom processors are a match for its rivals’ hardware, that could provide another boost to the stock’s recovery.

From Barron's • May 4, 2026

A focus on collectibles could make the online marketplace a match for the videogame retailer.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026

"You always have to have your phone on hand - if they get a match for lungs, I've got to drop everything and leave immediately."

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026

Nanos on Thursday confirmed they had tested some blood from the outside of the home for DNA, which only appeared to be a match for Nancy Guthrie.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 5, 2026

He was an artful child in many ways, and more than a match for us.

From "Nectar in a Sieve" by Kamala Markandaya