Sentence examples for be enemy from inspiring English sources

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be enemy

noun

Someone who is hostile to, feels hatred towards, opposes the interests of, or intends injury to someone else.

  • He made a lot of enemies after reducing the working hours in his department.

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The barrio appeared to be enemy territory for Mr. Ocariz.

"I used to be enemy number one there, but now I'm everyone's favourite girl.

(In America suspected terrorists whom Mr Bush deems to be "enemy combatants" may be held "for the duration of hostilities").

"In an area of known militant activity, all military-age males were considered to be enemy fighters.

Meanwhile, others need not wait upon their decision, allowing the best to be enemy of the good.

Madison Square Garden was supposed to be enemy territory for Chamique Holdsclaw and the Washington Mystics last night.

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We must not be enemies.

We can't be enemies.

There will then be enemies.

This is enemy territory.

"He's already been enemy enough.

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