opponent

Example Sentences

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"The handball law states that if a player scores in the opponents' goal immediately after the ball has touched their hand/arm, even if accidental, then it's a handball offence," he said.

From BBC

No opponent had finished within 13 points of Sierra Canyon over the last month, and Chevalier gave credit to Rebibo and the Wolverines for taking them to the brink.

From Los Angeles Times

As a cleric in his 20s, he encountered Khomeini, a charismatic religious leader and avowed opponent of Mohammad Reza Shah Pahlavi.

From Los Angeles Times

The Greater Manchester mayor previously told the BBC he had put his name forward for the by-election as he believed he was "probably in a better position than anybody to fight back" against Labour's opponents.

From BBC

NGOs and civil society groups regularly condemn violations of civil liberties and threats against political opponents.

From Barron's