play against

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Asked about facing a Ukrainian player next, Andreeva told the media: "It doesn't matter who I play. I really try to play against the ball that is coming at me and focus on the game."

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

However, his paperwork makes him eligible to play against Fiji on 11 July and Argentina on 18 July.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

Yet the Lakers were unable to maintain their quality of play against a Thunder team that just kept charging ahead even with Gilgeous-Alexander on the bench.

From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026

“When you play against great defense, you have to have guys that can attract multiple defenders on the floor at all times,” said James, who led the Lakers with 27 points on 12-for-17 shooting.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

We play against all the schools in this area.

From "Tangerine" by Edward Bloor