opponent
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But the opponent has to take advantage - and Shelton did so superbly.
From BBC ● Sep. 9, 2026
There is no next opponent waiting in the shadows, only 80,000 roaring voices, a sea of green, white and orange tricolours and the final chapter of a transcendent career.
From BBC ● Sep. 4, 2026
“I think it makes a difference, a record versus intentions,” Bass said when asked what differentiates her from her opponent.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 4, 2026
“We have a chance to put it together against another opponent, a really good opponent, very well-coached, phenomenal talent on this team, but it all starts with No. 3,” Chesney said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 4, 2026
And Britain’s Royal Air Force, in a gallant and furious fight against the Luftwaffe, turned out to be a stronger opponent than Germany had expected.
From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein
Awards season is around the corner, with opponents ready to duke it out in the ring of swanky luncheons and Hollywood hobnobbing.
From Salon ● Sep. 9, 2026
The Chargers are 10-2 and have shut out five opponents.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 8, 2026
Already there are hapless teams wondering if it’s time to stop tackling their opponents in order to chase some of those New Orleans quarterbacking genes.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 8, 2026
The spectre of a far-right state government drew thousands of the AfD's opponents to a rally on Saturday in Magdeburg, the regional capital, with banners saying "life is better without Nazis".
From Barron's ● Sep. 6, 2026
Ready to battle, they are, nonetheless, honorable opponents.
From "Black Brother, Black Brother" by Jewell Parker Rhodes
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