opposing army
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the army fighting against one's own side
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- The two opposing armies clashed in a fierce battle across the river.
- The opposing army marched quickly towards the city.
- The general studied the movements of the opposing army to predict their next move.
- Our scouts reported the movements of the opposing army.
- For weeks, the two opposing armies were locked in a stalemate.
- The general devised a strategy to outwit the opposing army.
- The commander of the opposing army sent a messenger to discuss terms of surrender.
- After a long battle, the opposing army was forced to retreat.
- Intelligence reports detailed the size and strength of the opposing army.
- He bravely faced the full might of the opposing army.
- We must anticipate every possible tactic from the opposing army.
- The opposing army's encampment was spotted near the river.
- In ancient battles, the sheer number of soldiers in an opposing army could be intimidating.
- Intelligence suggested a weakness in the opposing army's defenses.
- Diplomats worked to de-escalate the conflict before the opposing armies engaged.
- The peace treaty required the withdrawal of the opposing army.
- The fortress has withstood several attacks from the opposing army.
- They underestimated the strength of the opposing army.
- A surprise attack from the opposing army caught them completely off guard.
- A small contingent managed to infiltrate the opposing army's lines.