Examples of matchup in a Sentence
a boxing matchup that promises to be a sportswriter's dream
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The teams play the second of three straight matchups, next in Miami on Saturday night.
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CBS News, 30 Jan. 2026
And from this vantage point, Knueppel had the ever-so-slight nod for the rookie of the year honor heading into this matchup.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 30 Jan. 2026
Tesoro beat Dana Hills by 29 points in its first matchup against the Dolphins, but the Titans aren’t overlooking Dana Hills in anticipation for its big game against San Clemente.
—Michael Huntley, Oc Register, 29 Jan. 2026
In a Patriot League matchup, Wes Lade and Evan Miller each scored their first career goals as Whitman-Hanson defeated Plymouth North 4-1.
—Tyler McManus, Boston Herald, 29 Jan. 2026
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CBS News, 30 Jan. 2026
And from this vantage point, Knueppel had the ever-so-slight nod for the rookie of the year honor heading into this matchup.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 30 Jan. 2026
Tesoro beat Dana Hills by 29 points in its first matchup against the Dolphins, but the Titans aren’t overlooking Dana Hills in anticipation for its big game against San Clemente.
—Michael Huntley, Oc Register, 29 Jan. 2026
In a Patriot League matchup, Wes Lade and Evan Miller each scored their first career goals as Whitman-Hanson defeated Plymouth North 4-1.
—Tyler McManus, Boston Herald, 29 Jan. 2026
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“Matchup.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/matchup. Accessed 3 Feb. 2026.
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