Example Sentences

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They seem to enjoy the riddle, the ritual of digging themselves out of self-inflicted trouble—the crowd roaring back to life, the panicked look in their opponents’ eyes as they grind down another double-digit lead.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Saints were expelled from the Championship play-offs after admitting observing opponents' training sessions and have been deducted four points in the Championship next season.

From BBC • May 21, 2026

We pored over every frame of the Spurs’ first-round series win over the Portland Trail Blazers to see just how many times Wembanyama had ruined his opponents’ plans.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 2, 2026

Bianco grew visibly frustrated several times over the debate’s format and his opponents’ answers.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 2026

Throughout my journey, I had been given advice, but nothing compared to Akhi teaching me that my opponents’ strengths and weaknesses were as important as, if not more important than, my own.

From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad