Sentence examples for given opponent from inspiring English sources

To better predict how a given player will perform against a given opponent, pairs now create a measurement of the "matchup" that can be used to make better selections for their teams.

Since every N.F.L. roster possesses talent sufficient to defeat any given opponent, one of the most coveted qualities in football players is what N.F.L. personnel men call "football intelligence".

The inconsistency has angered allies and given opponents issues to focus on.

Meanwhile, the three-headed ground attack has given opponents more to defend.

But I fear the mere mention of the nuclear option has only given opponents and unnamed oil engineers a straw man to attack.

But Flynn acknowledged disagreement at the local level has given opponents in Sacramento ammunition to attack Jackson and the measure.

And, as in the 1950s in the case of civil rights, the Supreme Court has inadvertently given opponents — this time of healthcare reform — a green light.

Finally, the analysis gives opponents of reform a real opening.

Goaltenders do not want to give opponents any rebounds.

This gives opponents of reform a political advantage.

Another conservative nomination could give opponents of the Oregon measure an edge.