opponents

Example Sentences

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Before a midterm election last year, he pledged to spend less time insulting opponents and more time debating ideas.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

"Modest in demeanour, yet monumental in achievement, Fergus never sought admiration, but earned it universally from team-mates, opponents, supporters and generations of young rugby players, who dreamed of following in his footsteps."

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

Meng has not faced a primary challenger since 2020 and has faced few well-organized opponents since her initial election to the House in 2012.

From Salon • Jun. 4, 2026

“Look around this room. One of our opponents has a billion dollars in a checkbook,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

It differed from a bullfight in that there was no element of skill or pretense of two equally matched opponents.

From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris