opponent
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Shanahan, McVay’s friend/mentor/nemesis, had bristled at the fact that the 49ers were chosen as the Rams’ opponent because it took away the ability of 49ers fans to descend onto SoFi Stadium.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 11, 2026
After St Mirren, Rangers face Celtic at home in the League Cup then the same opponent away in the league before the first of this season's international breaks.
From BBC ● Sep. 8, 2026
"It was a big game, massive game, tough opponent, and we got there in the end, so brilliant," he said.
From BBC ● Sep. 6, 2026
“We have a chance to put it together against another opponent, a really good opponent, very well-coached, phenomenal talent on this team, but it all starts with No. 3,” Chesney said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 4, 2026
It glanced around, searching for its missing opponent, but found no one.
From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley
But the best receiver in the country needs one free hand to destroy his opponents.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 11, 2026
Awards season is around the corner, with opponents ready to duke it out in the ring of swanky luncheons and Hollywood hobnobbing.
From Salon ● Sep. 9, 2026
The Chargers are 10-2 and have shut out five opponents.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 8, 2026
The spectre of a far-right state government drew thousands of the AfD's opponents to a rally on Saturday in Magdeburg, the regional capital, with banners saying "life is better without Nazis".
From Barron's ● Sep. 6, 2026
Across the country, suffrage opponents successfully—if unfairly—linked women’s rights with lax morals and sexual scandal.
From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling
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