a match for
Example Sentences
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Steve eventually became a season ticket holder and says he did not miss a match for 47 years.
From BBC • Mar. 29, 2026
Students get an email alert if their friends propose a match for them.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 10, 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
Tournament debutants Kairat finished bottom of the 36-team table with just one point from their eight matches and were never going to be a match for the Premier League leaders.
From Barron's • Jan. 28, 2026
“I only need half my wits to be a match for you.”
From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin
