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a boxing matchup that promises to be a sportswriter's dream
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One of the most memorable moments between Trump and Clinton from the trio of debates came in the second matchup.
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Jack Birle, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 26 June 2024
With Barclays Center unable to turn the arena around overnight, the Liberty and Lynx’s matchup got rerouted to Long Island’s UBS Arena, which is about an hour drive away from the Brooklyn arena.
—Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 25 June 2024
Seattle switched up its starting lineup to give Bonner a longer matchup with 6-2 guard Jordan Horston, and the Aces could bring two-time All-Defensive selection Alysha Clark off the bench to complement the size of superstar A’ja Wilson and center Kiah Stokes.
—Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 24 June 2024
The Carolina Panthers still have plenty of time to figure out their 53-man roster for a Week 1 matchup with the New Orleans Saints.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 24 June 2024
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Jack Birle, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 26 June 2024
With Barclays Center unable to turn the arena around overnight, the Liberty and Lynx’s matchup got rerouted to Long Island’s UBS Arena, which is about an hour drive away from the Brooklyn arena.
—Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 25 June 2024
Seattle switched up its starting lineup to give Bonner a longer matchup with 6-2 guard Jordan Horston, and the Aces could bring two-time All-Defensive selection Alysha Clark off the bench to complement the size of superstar A’ja Wilson and center Kiah Stokes.
—Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 24 June 2024
The Carolina Panthers still have plenty of time to figure out their 53-man roster for a Week 1 matchup with the New Orleans Saints.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 24 June 2024
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“Matchup.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/matchup. Accessed 2 Jul. 2024.
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