opponent
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The 18-year-old was making his first start for Chelsea against Nottingham Forest on Monday, and clashed heads with opponent Zach Abbott in the 45th minute.
From BBC • May 5, 2026
Even Duncan’s Democratic opponent in the race for the clerk position made similar claims, unsuccessfully seeking a petition to keep Duncan from saying he was exonerated.
From Slate • May 5, 2026
Average opponent shot distance when each player is on vs. off the court,
From The Wall Street Journal • May 2, 2026
His opponent happens to live in his apartment complex.
From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026
Stephen’s mom seemed to be the loudest opponent.
From "Marcus Vega Doesn't Speak Spanish" by Pablo Cartaya
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Excerpt from "The Philosophy of Literary Form" by Kenneth Burke
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