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

The common enemy of the people is here: the sharp rise in food prices and the lack of purchasing power.

From BBC • Nov. 22, 2025

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

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 same offer I made at Mole’s Town. Food and shelter and peace, if he will join his strength to ours, fight our common enemy, help us hold the Wall.”

From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin