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
And though rallying takes work, and strengthening a community against a common enemy takes time, these tasks are not impossible.
From Salon • Feb. 1, 2026
Wednesday supporters have united against a figure they now widely consider a common enemy, a decade after he arrived with grand plans of a Premier League return.
From BBC • Aug. 10, 2025
Inside this vibrant warren of market stalls and cell-like living spaces, though, the air hums with the punchy energy of people pulling together against a common enemy.
From New York Times • Jan. 18, 2024
It is a relatively simple proposition to keep a movement together when you are fighting against a common enemy.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
