opponent

Example Sentences

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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

A country more than three times the size of Iraq with a population of around 90 million, Iran is a more serious opponent than the U.S. has faced in direct conflict in decades.

From The Wall Street Journal

He urged opponents of the Iranian authorities to rise up, saying "the hour of your freedom is at hand."

From Barron's