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

Qualcomm is entering the AI server game and while its technology is unlikely to be a match for Nvidia’s most advanced systems, it adds another option for companies hoping to bring down computing costs.

From Barron's • Oct. 28, 2025

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

Wimbush thought she might be a match for Ellis’s husband, and — incredibly — she thought Ellis could be a match for her husband.

From Washington Post • Jun. 29, 2021

“I’d be a match for all noodles and all rogues,” returned my sister, beginning to work herself into a mighty rage.

From "Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens