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

With no common enemy anymore, the friendship is certainly fraying.

From BBC • May 3, 2025

In high school, their common enemy made them not exactly friends, but friendly enough that Weevil helped Veronica when she asked and was around enough to become a fan favorite.

From Salon • Feb. 11, 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

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