Example Sentences

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But that teaches another more cautionary lesson about collecting nemeses: Salieri never figured out how to channel his gnawing envy into motivation.

From Salon • May 16, 2026

Finally, ceilings necessarily keep any number of nemeses out.

From Slate • May 9, 2026

By defeating one of the franchise’s historic nemeses, the San Antonio Spurs, the Knicks claimed their first title in 52 torturous years.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 17, 2025

The official trailer for the sequel shows the chirpy red-capped Italian plumber cavorting with his friends and nemeses in a colourful intergalactic universe.

From Barron's • Nov. 13, 2025

Folks informed on business rivals, ancient nemeses, and neighbors, recounting old conversations where the traitors had uttered forbidden sympathies.

From "The Underground Railroad: A Novel" by Colson Whitehead