be a match for

Example Sentences

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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

His scoring and finishing can be a match for anyone on its day, but Searle isn't sure whether "his face fits" in the Premier League.

From BBC • Jan. 4, 2026

Anne Heche was set to be removed from life support Sunday after a recipient was found to be a match for an organ donation, a representative for the actress said.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 14, 2022

He would almost be a match for Dragon—almost, but not quite.

From "Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH" by Robert C. O'Brien