adversary

Example Sentences

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Those tensions are already in play between the U.S. and its biggest adversary, China, which has been no slouch when it comes to space exploration.

From Salon • Apr. 9, 2026

On Friday night, Cronin and the Bruins will take on the challenge of Central Florida and his longtime adversary Dawkins, mindful there are no gimmes once you get this far.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 20, 2026

The trailer ends with a dramatic clip of Chani running towards an unseen adversary, before fading to black.

From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026

Despite Putin’s relationship with Trump, the Kremlin still sees Washington as a strategic adversary, said Samuel Charap, distinguished chair in Russia and Eurasia policy at Rand, a U.S.-based defense think tank.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 17, 2026

A bullhead can immediately identify the water in which a recent adversary has been swimming, and he can distinguish between this fish and all others in the school.

From "The Lives of a Cell" by Lewis Thomas