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matchup

British  
/ ˈmætʃʌp /

noun

  1. a sports match

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James said every version of Durant feels like an impossible matchup.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026

In a national semifinal matchup against fellow No. 1 seed Arizona, a game predicted to be the showdown of the tournament, they walloped the Wildcats by 18.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

The Bruins struggled to put points on the board in their Final Four matchup against Texas, hanging just 51 points and shooting 41% in a defensive battle.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026

There is little dispute that the U.S. is winning the head-to-head matchup between the U.S. and Israel against Iran.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

Fischer and Geller were to meet in the twelfth round in a pivotal matchup.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady

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