Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for skirmishers
Noun
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Marte is facing a half dozen challengers in June’s primary, including Jess Coleman, a Manhattan attorney and community board member.—
Chris Sommerfeldt,
New York Daily News,
9 Apr. 2025 -
Tillis himself is facing a handful of longshot right-wing primary challengers, with others mulling whether to enter the race.—
Andrew Solender,
Axios,
9 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The lawyers took down affidavits from the plaintiffs’ immigration attorneys—the men themselves were unreachable—and crafted an argument to protect a wider class of migrants in custody.—
Jonathan Blitzer,
New Yorker,
1 Apr. 2025
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There is a lot of fear amongst these plaintiffs.—
Charisma Madarang,
Rolling Stone,
31 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The Education and Justice departments, two of the top agencies named as defendants in the lawsuit, did not immediately return a request for comment.—
Cayla Bamberger,
New York Daily News,
25 Mar. 2025
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The defendants reference Akeem Daniels, et al.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
24 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The Front Man, detective Jun-ho and the Squid Games recruiter (Gong Yoo) are all set to return for the second season while being joined by a brand new cast of contestants including Yim Si-wan, Kang Ha-neul, Park Gyu-young, Park Sung-hoon, Jo Yu-ri, Lee David and many more.—
Matt Minton,
Variety,
23 Dec. 2024
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So the games go on, with all eyes on Gi-hun and an accompaniment of fellow contestants, allies and enemies alike.—
Josh Wigler,
The Hollywood Reporter,
23 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Possible contenders are exploring taking Johnson on, and the list grows by the day.—
Laura Washington,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Jan. 2025
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For now, contemplating the improbable (a Canadian team winning the Stanley Cup) boasts three contenders.—
Allan Mitchell,
The Athletic,
8 Jan. 2025
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