adversary

Example Sentences

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The confrontation is over a lock that any adversary can pick.

From The Wall Street Journal

“Our adversaries have demonstrated the intent and capability to go after our critical infrastructure to disrupt the ability of the United States to project air power.”

From The Wall Street Journal

There is no precedent for changing a regime or winning a war against a well-armed adversary simply by using air power.

From BBC

"Coordinated space and cyber operations effectively disrupted communications and sensor networks across the area of responsibility, leaving the adversary without the ability to see... or respond effectively."

From Barron's

The aim remains to convince potential adversaries that "if they have the audacity to attack France... there will be an unsustainable price to be paid," the president said.

From BBC