Sentence examples for opponent against from inspiring English sources

The President is now looking openly for an opponent against whom to define his campaign.

But if Newcastle is beaten, it might be a demoralized opponent against City this weekend.

Six years later, Republicans didn't even field an opponent against him.

Tony Blair stands down in 2007, gifting a then floundering Cameron an opponent against whom it is easier to define himself.

That gave Vazquez, who came into Friday's game with an 8.01 earned run average, a softer opponent against whom he could continue to bolster his confidence.

Senator Mitch McConnell, the Kentucky Republican who has been Mr. McCain's chief opponent against changing the campaign finance law, is opening hearings on the issue on Wednesday.

Their opponents — against Sacramento, Phoenix and Houston — averaged 33 points in the period.

Redeploy Assad's opponents against a different enemy, and he will consolidate his hold on Syria.

He was also one of the most outspoken opponents against the West Side Stadium project.

In this case, though, the relative standing of the Republican opponents against Obama aligns neatly with their perceived ideology.

The case is being brought by the 12 Gaddafi opponents against MI5 and MI6 as well as the Home Office and Foreign Office.