grudge match

noun

: a contest or fight between players, teams, etc., who dislike each other
The race had turned into a grudge match between the two teams.

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On this night, though, the city of Denver and their Nuggets won their grudge match. — Luca Evans, Denver Post, 28 Apr. 2026 Ohio State-Michigan is the nation’s most prominent grudge match, but that feeling is not unique. — Scott Dochterman, New York Times, 1 June 2026 Knight is a four-time medalist herself and is guaranteed a fifth in tomorrow's grudge match against Canada. — Doha Madani, NBC news, 18 Feb. 2026 Rhodes brought up Fatu’s criminal past, but both were able to keep their hands to themselves headed into their grudge match at Saturday Night’s Main Event. — Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 24 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for grudge match

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“Grudge match.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grudge%20match. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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