opponent

Example Sentences

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The British nuclear industry is proud of its safety record, but opponents argue that while the technology might be clean and safe - it isn't completely clean, or completely safe.

From BBC

Beijing purchased the building, on the site of the former Royal Mint, in 2018, but opponents argued that the "mega embassy" will be used for espionage and pressure rights activists in Britain.

From Barron's

"She's almost suffocating opponents when she's out there, and there must be a fear factor because no-one wants to lose to an 18-year-old," Croft said.

From BBC

She won her first two matches and then had a big stroke of luck when third-round opponent and two-time former champion Naomi Osaka pulled out injured.

From Barron's

"I'm feeling great. I mean, what a battle out there today. Tough conditions again, against a really good opponent. I've never played her before, she's playing some great tennis," said Anisimova.

From Barron's