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

However, Price was far more dominant in round two, using speed to her advantage against her significantly taller opponent to land a string of clean punches.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

Chesterton, a friend and political opponent of Shaw.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 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

All he had to do was make what chess players call a waiting move, an insignificant move that changes nothing important on the board and gives your opponent the next turn.

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin