grudge match
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a sports contest between rivals who have a history of animosity
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- It's a classic grudge match between the two rival teams.
- A grudge match between two of the best teams in the league.
- Fans are eagerly anticipating the grudge match this weekend.
- The boxing event quickly turned into a personal grudge match.
- The final turned into a bitter grudge match.
- Fans eagerly awaited the grudge match between the two rival players.
- He challenged the champion to a grudge match.
- After years of animosity, they finally agreed to a grudge match.
- There was high tension throughout the grudge match.
- It was more than just a game; it was a true grudge match.
- The media hyped the event as the ultimate grudge match.
- The upcoming grudge match promised to be an explosive encounter.
- Neither player wanted to lose this personal grudge match.
- Their history made every encounter a grudge match.
- After their argument, the game became a grudge match.
- The coach knew this grudge match would be crucial for team morale.
- This grudge match will settle the score once and for all.
- He had been training for months for this grudge match.
- The season opener is a grudge match against their old coach.
- The intensity of the grudge match was palpable from the start.