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Recent Examples of ill-wisher
As a small country with many ill-wishers, surrounded by militias that clamor for its destruction, Israel often feels itself under siege and classifies any action against it as an unforgivable betrayal.
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Arash Azizi, The Atlantic, 27 Nov. 2024
Conveniently, her ill-wishers can’t follow her there.
—Alison Herman, Variety, 19 Sep. 2024
Kadyrov denies rights abuses, saying such allegations are fabricated by ill-wishers trying to discredit Chechnya and its authorities.
—Reuters, NBC News, 5 July 2023
Arash Azizi, The Atlantic, 27 Nov. 2024
Conveniently, her ill-wishers can’t follow her there.
—Alison Herman, Variety, 19 Sep. 2024
Kadyrov denies rights abuses, saying such allegations are fabricated by ill-wishers trying to discredit Chechnya and its authorities.
—Reuters, NBC News, 5 July 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ill-wisher
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Some of the soldiers whom Chernov follows into battle remain gung-ho about defeating the enemy, though others, like the filmmaker himself, voice fears that there’s no end in sight.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
24 Jan. 2025
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While past presidents were somewhat willing to work with political rivals or enemies, Trump has always put a greater emphasis on loyalty.—
William Gavin,
Quartz,
23 Jan. 2025
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The defense allowed 414 points, fifth most in the league, and surrendered a touchdown on 67.9% of opponent’s red-zone possessions, the third-worst rate in the NFL.—
Joe Reedy,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Jan. 2025
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Whether that will involve Paul or another opponent remains to be seen, but one thing is certain: Logan Paul is positioning himself as a major force in WWE, even if his journey to the top may come with some detours.—
Kristen Waggoner,
Newsweek,
22 Jan. 2025
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The order comes as Trump has issued a number of threats against his political opponents, sparking fear Trump Department of Justice officials could abuse the power of the office to initiate investigations or prosecutions into his adversaries.—
Rebecca Beitsch,
The Hill,
21 Jan. 2025
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Considerably higher charges are expected on goods from China, which Trump has singled out as a trade adversary, threatening tariffs of as much as 60 percent during his presidential campaign.—
Kristen Waggoner,
Newsweek,
21 Jan. 2025
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The sequel will feature special appearances from George Miller, Elle Fanning, and more celebrities, while also bringing back Troy Baker's Higgs as its antagonist.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
18 Jan. 2025
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Also in the mix in the impressive cast is Andrew Scott as Agent Baron, an antagonist to Matt and Emily and someone whose presence is a bit of an enigma.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
17 Jan. 2025
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The mythology surrounding James himself likewise had many authors, all converging toward portraying him as a dashing foe of the bankers and railroad barons who had come to represent the inequities of America’s Gilded Age.—
Joshua Hunt,
New York Times,
15 Jan. 2025
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The title is known for being a time-consuming game that requires hours of grinding to level up one's character to defeat foes.—
Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell,
Newsweek,
15 Jan. 2025
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“Ill-wisher.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ill-wisher. Accessed 29 Jan. 2025.
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