adversary
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Those tensions are already in play between the U.S. and its biggest adversary, China, which has been no slouch when it comes to space exploration.
From Salon • Apr. 9, 2026
On Friday night, Cronin and the Bruins will take on the challenge of Central Florida and his longtime adversary Dawkins, mindful there are no gimmes once you get this far.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 20, 2026
The trailer ends with a dramatic clip of Chani running towards an unseen adversary, before fading to black.
From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026
Patent and Trademark Office, Tesla described its adversary as “a bad-faith trademark squatter, who started as a Tesla fan,” and described the French company’s attempt to trademark the Cybercab moniker as fraudulent.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 16, 2026
She said it from her heart, understanding that she could not eat another mouthful either, out of remorse for bringing on the death of her adversary.
From "One Hundred Years of Solitude" by Gabriel Garcia Marquez
Vocabulary lists containing adversary
100 Words Every Middle Schooler Should Know
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"Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death" by Patrick Henry (1775)
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