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- noun Alternative spelling of
matchup .
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- noun the pairing of people or things as for comparison or competition
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Examples
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But Grassley, first elected to the Senate in 1980, has dropped 21 points over the past few months in a hypothetical match-up against Democratic challenger Roxanne Conlin.
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Like many Democrats nationwide these days, Colorado Governor Bill Ritter who was easily elected in 2006 finds himself trailing his chief Republican opponent in a potential 2010 match-up.
CO-GOV: Bill Ritter (D) at 40%. - Moe_Lane’s blog - RedState 2009
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But the worse things look for Ensign, the better they look for Republicans on Election Day; polling already shows Ensign trailing in a primary match-up against Rep. Dean Heller R, whose decision on whether to run will likely be influenced by how vulnerable Ensign becomes.
Senate Republicans' primary challenge Chris Cillizza 2011
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Watch clips of the 1983 "Civil War," the annual match-up between the University of Oregon and Oregon State.
As National Championship Battle Looms, Oregon Reflects on the 'Toilet Bowl' Darren Everson 2011
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Super Bowl Winners iOS Get a list of winners from every Super Bowl game since the first match-up between the Green Bay Packers and Kansas City Chiefs in 1967.
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To cast a vote, post the name of your chosen book in the appropriate match-up.
Writer Unboxed » Blog Archive » Juliet in the BSC Reviews Tournament 2010
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No matter how tough a season the Broncos or the 49ers endure at home in the United States, their match-up in London is shaping up to be another victory for the NFL.
NFL Plays Sunday in London With Eye on European Expansion 2010
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The U.S. National Football League (NFL) presents its fourth game in London with a match-up Sunday between the Denver Broncos and the San Francisco 49ers -- two former multiple Super Bowl champion teams that are struggling this season.
NFL Plays Sunday in London With Eye on European Expansion 2010
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At this stage in 1995, Bill Clinton's approval rating stood at 45%, and he was two points behind then-Senate Majority Leader Bob Dole, the eventual GOP presidential nominee, in a theoretical match-up.
President's Ratings Climb Jonathan Weisman 2011
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The other NFL playoff match-up on Saturday also features a division winner with a worse record than the wild card team, as the AFC South champion Indianapolis Colts are 10-6, while the New York Jets - second in the AFC East - finished 11-5.
Seattle Seahawks is First Losing Team in NFL History to Reach Playoffs 2011
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