adversary

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Officials hope the progress made won’t only help now, but in the future should the U.S. end up in a conflict against an adversary with more sophisticated weapons deployed in greater volumes.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

But the conflict has also seen the re-emergence as a key US partner of India's traditional adversary Pakistan, which has positioned itself as a mediator, with its powerful army chief flying Friday to Tehran.

From Barron's • May 23, 2026

He is cultivating Mr. Xi as a partner now, not an adversary.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

That distinction matters most when an adversary seeks a rapid fait accompli—a limited territorial gain achieved before the U.S. can respond effectively.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 3, 2026

For the first time in the Cold War, American military leaders felt that they had a clear image of Russia's military capabilities—knowledge that would help the United States stay one step ahead of its adversary.

From "Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia" by Marc Favreau