matchup
Example Sentences
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Sixteen years later, the 2026 World Cup kicks off, curiously enough, with the same matchup, but with the roles reversed.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026
In a head-to-head matchup, Raman would beat Bass 32% to 28%, according to a poll of registered voters conducted last month by the UC Berkeley Institute of Governmental Studies, which was co-sponsored by The Times.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026
Alex Todd has scored prime seats to Super Bowls, Stanley Cup Finals, the World Series and every New York Knicks playoff game this year besides their matchup on Mother’s Day.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026
This is a subtle but notable shift from earlier in the cycle, when it seemed like a Talarico versus Paxton matchup would be the Democrats’ best chance.
From Salon • May 20, 2026
Fischer and Geller were to meet in the twelfth round in a pivotal matchup.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
