enemy

Example Sentences

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Since Kim declared the end to reunification efforts with the South in December 2024, he had called South Koreans a sworn enemy and had cut all levels of communication with Seoul.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

So if Musk is mad about this, he can at least take solace in the fact that the S&P’s rules should also keep his mortal enemy Sam Altman’s company ineligible.

From Slate • Jun. 5, 2026

Archaeologists working on the “Greek Desk” uncovered Nazi secrets, sabotaged enemy infrastructure and helped prepare for D-Day.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

“These investments offer somewhat predictable and consistent returns which are important to augment limited retirement income. Inflation is still the enemy, and its impact should be carefully weighed each time new investments are contemplated.”

From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026

Donovan asked whether Abel was worried about going home—the KGB would wonder if their spy had talked while in enemy custody.

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin