opponent

Example Sentences

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Despite the heated exchange, Theroux says he tried never to lose empathy for his opponent’s difficult position.

From Salon

She also argued her opponents were only turning all this into a referendum on her rule because they couldn't fault the reform itself.

From BBC

Murphy is ranked third in UFC's featherweight rankings and is likely to need a landmark win over a high-ranked opponent to put himself back in the title picture.

From BBC

There is also the well‑publicised statistic that Chelsea have been outrun by every Premier League opponent in every match this season.

From BBC

For any opponent, facing Shaw is one of the biggest challenges in football.

From BBC