opponent

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She had 16 in a lower-scoring performance against Texas on Friday, but her imposing defense and ability to move as fluidly as a guard make her a matchup headache for any opponent.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026

When the Huskies start running circles against an opponent who has no idea what’s coming next, all that suffering on the practice floor is worth it.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Lurie campaigned as a City Hall outsider, and much of the establishment contributed to his opponent, incumbent mayor London Breed.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

That slow-motion-in-real-time three-pointer by Ashlon Jackson that rolled around and around the rim as though the basketball gods needed just a little more time to determine UCLA’s opponent Sunday.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 29, 2026

When the tournament began, Bobby made his first move and pressed his clock, which then started counting down against his invisible opponent.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady