adversary

Example Sentences

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Western countries have had strained relations with Iran since the revolution, with the US and Iran becoming major adversaries.

From BBC

Indeed, history is replete with examples of repressive regimes falling to domestic unrest after military setbacks against foreign adversaries.

From The Wall Street Journal

And that discovery probably will spawn more actions against America’s adversaries.

From Barron's

And that discovery probably will spawn more actions against America’s adversaries.

From Barron's

Five years later, the Islamic Revolution transformed the country from ally to adversary.

From The Wall Street Journal