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.