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nemesis

[nem-uh-sis] / ˈnɛm ə sɪs /


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In his resignation speech, Sir Keir did not mention his would-be nemesis by name, and announced that there would now be a contest to select a new Labour leader.

From BBC Jun. 22, 2026

Busch’s most famous public feud was with Dale Earnhardt, Jr., the scion of racing royalty and Busch’s on-track nemesis.

From The Wall Street Journal May 23, 2026

Plus, a Trump nemesis loses the Louisiana primary, New Jerseyans are reluctant World Cup hosts and distillers struggle to sell bourbon.

From The Wall Street Journal May 18, 2026

Since then, the population has been slowly and steadily increasing in the Golden State, much to the delight of conservationists and frustration of ranchers who are now contending with the return of their historical nemesis.

From Los Angeles Times May 16, 2026

I walked over and hugged my Elmer’s sneakers nemesis.

From "Because of Mr. Terupt" by Rob Buyea

But that teaches another more cautionary lesson about collecting nemeses: Salieri never figured out how to channel his gnawing envy into motivation.

From Salon May 16, 2026

Finally, ceilings necessarily keep any number of nemeses out.

From Slate May 9, 2026

As they take the show on tour, there's a quick but beautiful shot of Williams watching from under the stage, flashing a quick thumbs up at his former nemeses as they perform Rule The World.

From BBC Jan. 27, 2026

Usually it plays out as a cute moment, the assembled gaggle cooing awwww at the exchange as the queried party answers far more effusively than they do for their daily adult nemeses.

From The Wall Street Journal Nov. 21, 2025

We tried to pretend the other didn’t exist even though the existence of our nemeses kept us both occupied for hours.

From "If I Stay" by Gayle Forman




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