nemesis
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Bit by bit, Disney is continuing to shape itself into something more like its former nemesis, Netflix, including by diving more into the vertical-video and A.I. future while licensing visual podcasts as TV shows.
From Slate ● Oct. 16, 2026
Having 10 children, every single patient portal is my nemesis.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 17, 2026
Of course, the hazard of Pogacar’s attacking is that he can drag along a strong nemesis.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 27, 2026
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
Spassky’s respect for his nemesis bordered on adulation and possibly even fear.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
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
By defeating one of the franchise’s historic nemeses, the San Antonio Spurs, the Knicks claimed their first title in 52 torturous years.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 17, 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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