opponent
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But starting against a gritty, grinding opponent with a long history of making better teams look bad will provide a useful test.
From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026
In office he joined the Congressional Progressive Caucus and distinguished himself as a forceful opponent of the Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026
After losing his three previous Grand Slam finals, second seed Zverev became increasingly tight against an opponent playing in his first championship match.
From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026
Andreeva may have been the heavy favourite based on ranking and pedigree, but Chwalinska has proved to be a tricky opponent who plays with real variety.
From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026
Keep close, keep constant distance between you and your opponent as you advance, retreat.
From "Black Brother, Black Brother" by Jewell Parker Rhodes
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