opponent
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In 2020, the last time Collins was reelected, polls predicted she would lose to her Democratic opponent, but she secured reelection, even as the state went for Democrat Joe Biden in the presidential race.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026
It has also brought together Israeli and Lebanese army officials to enhance security coordination around their shared opponent.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 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
Harvie won handily in his primary, but Baines, in the California primary on Tuesday, was trailing her progressive opponent, Randy Villegas, at the time of writing, though the race was too close to call.
From Salon • Jun. 5, 2026
My opponent whupped me in all four corners of the ring.
From "Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky" by Kwame Mbalia
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Excerpt from "The Philosophy of Literary Form" by Kenneth Burke
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