opponent

Example Sentences

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From September to January, 36 teams each played eight different opponents with the top eight leaping into the last 16, while the bottom 12 have been eliminated.

From BBC

The honours were Macclesfield's, as illustrated by Brentford head coach Keith Andrews graciously going into their dressing room to offer his personal tribute to their display, before speaking in glowing terms about their opponents.

From BBC

In Iran, the president faces some of his wiliest and most implacable opponents.

From The Wall Street Journal

The unbeaten U.S. has scored at least five times in each of its six games, outscoring opponents 31-1 overall.

From Los Angeles Times

Arteta highlighted the benefit of him here succinctly, saying of Saka's ability to be more unpredictable in both his decision-making and his positioning, "it's more difficult for the opponent to get his reference constantly".

From BBC