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

He said he will remain on the register up until he is 61 so "there is always a chance that I could be a match for another person in need".

From BBC • Mar. 16, 2024

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

Ahmaad was conflicted, though, because while he liked and trusted Zeitoun and wanted to help, he was hoping this friend of Yuko’s might be a match for another friend of his.

From "Zeitoun" by Dave Eggers