a match for
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Nevertheless it has been a coming-of-age moment for Cobolli, whose baseline power, deft touch and athleticism is a match for anyone.
From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026
Students get an email alert if their friends propose a match for them.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 10, 2026
Nanos on Thursday confirmed they had tested some blood from the outside of the home for DNA, which only appeared to be a match for Nancy Guthrie.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 5, 2026
Tournament debutants Kairat finished bottom of the 36-team table with just one point from their eight matches and were never going to be a match for the Premier League leaders.
From Barron's • Jan. 28, 2026
Dauntless was more than a match for that soft target, but the other ship, Pole Star, everyone feared.
From "Ship Breaker" by Paolo Bacigalupi
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