Example Sentences

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A core tenant of the book is that sometimes we’re our own worst enemies.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

By his own admission, these strong, silent double agents battling against enemies of the Soviet state were what inspired him to seek a career in the KGB, the Soviet Union's intelligence agency.

From BBC • May 30, 2026

MarketWatch: You’ve written that investors are their own worst enemies.

From MarketWatch • May 26, 2026

“I see right through you. You’d like not to have any enemies in life.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

When commenting on his other enemies, Adams displayed considerable flair.

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis