common enemy

Example Sentences

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“At the moment they perceive a huge common enemy: the government of Mexico,” said David Saucedo, who advises local and state governments on security policy.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 27, 2026

Scapegoats are integral for a cult; they promote social cohesion, both by binding the in-group together over a common enemy, and by widening the gulf between members and outsiders.

From Salon • Jul. 13, 2025

But they no longer have a common enemy, and with outside powers still invested here, their differences could come under strain.

From BBC • Dec. 10, 2024

However, the Chin have been a major force in the resistance against the military since the army seized power in 2021, so they now share a common enemy with the Arakan Army.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 15, 2024

The only good thing about our punishment was that it gave Annabeth and me a common enemy and lots of time to talk.

From "The Sea of Monsters" by Rick Riordan