adversary
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Officials hope the progress made won’t only help now, but in the future should the U.S. end up in a conflict against an adversary with more sophisticated weapons deployed in greater volumes.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026
"But that's not enough when the adversary is fighting what they see as an existential conflict."
From Barron's • May 11, 2026
"No adversary should mistake our current restraint with a lack of resolve," General Dan Caine told reporters, amid fears the current US-Iranian ceasefire is unravelling.
From Barron's • May 5, 2026
That distinction matters most when an adversary seeks a rapid fait accompli—a limited territorial gain achieved before the U.S. can respond effectively.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 3, 2026
Wrestling with her adversary, wracked with anguish, she ground her teeth and twitched at the knees.
From "Interpreter of Maladies" by Jhumpa Lahiri
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