be a match for

Example Sentences

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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

"It's going to be a match for me where I feel like I don't really have much expectation externally," said Raducanu.

From BBC • Jan. 17, 2025

Anne Heche was set to be removed from life support Sunday after a recipient was found to be a match for an organ donation, a representative for the actress said.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 14, 2022

“I’d be a match for all noodles and all rogues,” returned my sister, beginning to work herself into a mighty rage.

From "Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens