Sentence examples for a familiar opponent from inspiring English sources

Uruguay are a familiar opponent for Italy.

In the quarter-finals Murray will face a familiar opponent in the Ukrainian Sergiy Stakhovsky.

"We played South Korea, so that is a familiar opponent," Ellinger said.

Lundqvist suggested that playing a familiar opponent — the teams have met in four of the last five postseasons — was helpful.

In his years with the Rays and the Angels, he became a familiar opponent for the Yankees, pitching against them 18 times.

Both teams are looking forward to facing a familiar opponent on Saturday with a chance to advance to the Final Four on the line.

Scott meant no disrespect to the Chargers, winners of 11 straight, but he wanted a less familiar opponent than the Colts, who hosted the Jets in late December.

UConn (33-1) advanced to the regional semifinals on Sunday to face a familiar Big East opponent, Boston College, in Dayton, Ohio.

Today, the United States took great reassurance in knowing that it would be facing a familiar, beatable opponent.

The Nets drew a familiar playoff opponent, the Pacers, in the first round, and Indiana's All-Star power forward, Jermaine O'Neal, highlights what the Nets seem to lack.

FAMILIAR OPPONENT Anibal Sanchez is scheduled to start Game 2 for Detroit on Sunday.