The Greeks invented the idea of nemesis to show how any single virtue, stubbornly maintained, gradually changes into a destructive vice. From LearnThat.org. [Sam Keen]
"The nemesis is that which you can't conquer," he says. From Wordnik.com. [Learning to 'Pack a Punch' in 150 Pages] Reference
Meanwhile, Hawkins fears his nemesis is still hunting him. From Wordnik.com. [Jericho Returns : SF Universe - SF Universe is your Science Fiction central. From SciFi television to movies to books and more. All the latest news, reviews and insights from SciFi experts.] Reference
And everyone knows that Garland is the evil nemesis from the first Final Fantasy. From Wordnik.com. [The Volokh Conspiracy » Obama’s Diverse Shortlist] Reference
Tens of thousands packed this stadium, egged on by Mr. Bush's Latin American nemesis, President Hugo Chavez of Venezuela. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Nov 4, 2005] Reference
In that moment, facing the impending explosion, Bond must decide whether slaying his nemesis is worth the cost of other innocent lives. From Wordnik.com. [The Intricacies of Quantum of Solace and Four New Photos « FirstShowing.net] Reference
His only companion is his cat - his "nemesis" - who persists in unravelling the balls of thread, which the man uses to make bags. From Wordnik.com. [WalesOnline - Home] Reference
"It's a tomcat, the nemesis is a much bigger beastie". From Wordnik.com. [Army Rumour Service] Reference
His nemesis is the snooty pederast Don Antonio Fraguas. From Wordnik.com. [Epinions Recent Content for Home] Reference
My nemesis was the head Rabbi of the Rabbinical Court. From Wordnik.com. [Teabaggers Mock A Mourning Grandmother. How Would You Describe Them] Reference
Fox News host Glenn Beck’s arch-nemesis is progressivism. From Wordnik.com. [Think Progress » DeMint Appeases Beck On McCain, Threatens To Be His ‘Biggest Opponent’] Reference
Except, instead of Carrie-Anne Moss, the nemesis is a pager. From Wordnik.com. ["And the present is trivia, which I scribble down as notes."] Reference
Love the fact that Leslie’s arch nemesis is a teenage boy. From Wordnik.com. ['Parks and Recreation' recap: Greg Pikitis must die | EW.com] Reference
And besides, having Wil as Sheldon’s nemesis is a great twist. From Wordnik.com. ['Big Bang Theory': WHEEEAATONNNN! (Also, Wolowitz kinda gets a girlfriend) | EW.com] Reference
He is somebody who has become President Bush's Latin American nemesis. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Nov 5, 2005] Reference
His weakness and arch-nemesis is the only person he can’t change: The Albino!. From Wordnik.com. [Birthday 2007 « Sven’s guide to…] Reference
But the enthusiastic responses got me thinking ... a nemesis could be a lot of fun. From Wordnik.com. [Nemesis Wanted. (Must have own black cape.)] Reference
Of course, the French weren't entirely fair in calling their nemesis the "Anglo-Saxon model.". From Wordnik.com. [demos] Reference
His nemesis is a wealthy 37-year-old Nashua-based private investor by the name of Fred Tausch. From Wordnik.com. [Big Spender vs. Mr. Money Bags] Reference
His nemesis is a character known as the Octopus, who kills those unlucky enough to see his face. From Wordnik.com. [Cook Not Happy with Movie Poster] Reference
My nemesis was a young woman who, at the end of the film, had the honour of sending me to my doom at the bottom of a well. From Wordnik.com. [Home | Mail Online] Reference
Actually calling nemesis Sean Avery by name, last name, Martin Brodeur told The Post that "The Pest," shut up so far, won't put up tonight. From Wordnik.com. [BallHype - Top Sports News, Videos, and Blogs] Reference
Miliband's nemesis is at hand. From Wordnik.com. [Polly Loves Milly] Reference
A good arch nemesis is shadowy and ominous. From Wordnik.com. [Archive 2009-11-01] Reference
Do you really consider Andrew Sullivan a "nemesis"?. From Wordnik.com. [Thanks!] Reference
His nemesis is the Remainderer. From Wordnik.com. [Book Spotting: The Blade Itself & River of Gods] Reference
My great nemesis is dry-cleaning smell. From Wordnik.com. [Home Scents] Reference
Michael Cunningham: My nemesis is dead. From Wordnik.com. [Magazine Gleanings « So Many Books] Reference
Rarely has the word nemesis been so apt. From Wordnik.com. [Blogposts | guardian.co.uk] Reference
The problem with my "nemesis" is what to call him. From Wordnik.com. [Conservapedia - Recent changes [en]] Reference
The problem with my "nemesis" is what to call him. From Wordnik.com. [Conservapedia - Recent changes [en]] Reference
"nemesis," both of which delighted the aide no end. From Wordnik.com. [The Coffin Dancer]
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