Examples of matchup in a Sentence
a boxing matchup that promises to be a sportswriter's dream
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In certain matchups, NL Rookie of the Year candidate Moisés Ballesteros will either sit on the bench or get replaced by a pinch-hitter.
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Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 1 May 2026
Ahead of Game 6, one fan is showing support for the Denver Nuggets with a custom haircut ahead of their matchup against the Minnesota Timberwolves.
—Jasmine Arenas, CBS News, 1 May 2026
There are two Eastern Conference matchups and one Western Conference battle.
—David Troy, FOXNews.com, 1 May 2026
This matchup is the first of a two-game homestand, with the Pride hosting the North Carolina Courage on May 8.
—Kyle Foley, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 May 2026
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Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 1 May 2026
Ahead of Game 6, one fan is showing support for the Denver Nuggets with a custom haircut ahead of their matchup against the Minnesota Timberwolves.
—Jasmine Arenas, CBS News, 1 May 2026
There are two Eastern Conference matchups and one Western Conference battle.
—David Troy, FOXNews.com, 1 May 2026
This matchup is the first of a two-game homestand, with the Pride hosting the North Carolina Courage on May 8.
—Kyle Foley, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 May 2026
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“Matchup.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/matchup. Accessed 5 May. 2026.
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