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Example sentences for: opponent

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In the run-up to the last presidential election, Clinton's campaign took in more than $200,000 in kiddie cash, outscoring his opponent almost 6-to-1 (Bob Dole, who raised similar amounts of hard money, raised some $35,000 from kids last year).
Alfonse D'Amato won approval of a provision requiring health insurance companies to cover post-mastectomy reconstructive surgery, and explains it this way: D'Amato was trying to undercut his election opponent's strong support among women voters.
A statue of Joseph Howe stands in front; he was Nova Scotia’s champion of a free press and democratic government, but a fierce opponent of joining the Confederation.
He has also, within the Palestinian camp, been a consistent advocate of reconciliation with Israel and an opponent of terrorism.
Mayor Giuliani responded, say the papers, by accusing Cuomo of playing politics with the homeless programs and, says the NYT , by noting political ties between Cuomo and Hizzonner's likely Senate race opponent, Hillary Clinton.