1.   His opponent was about to have his short ribs broken.

2.   If an animal is to avoid fighting with another, stronger animal, it must first test how strong his opponent is.

3.   If his opponents were intent on overplaying their hand, it could only improve his position with the cardinal.

4.   Meanwhile, their opponents are busy taking out newspaper advertisements, buying air time and working the telephones.

5.   My opponent was much older than I was.

6.   My opponent was the same age and height as myself.

7.   The strongest opponents are business groups.

8.   Though there are strong opponents, munchkin aficionados remain steadfast.

9.   He prophesied that within five years his opponent would either be dead or in prison.