against

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Against this backdrop, he said, “a further headwind in the form of higher interest rates to exacerbate the Iran war damage” is the last thing the eurozone needs.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

Against a Chiefs side, they will want all cylinders firing.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

Against that background, support among the ECB’s policymakers for further rises in the key rate may be difficult to muster.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

Against Arizona this week, Pages batted .176, collecting only three hits.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

Against this charge they fell back in alarm.

From "The Black Cauldron" by Lloyd Alexander