be against
Example Sentences
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Fed Chair Kevin Warsh’s real battle will be against the rate hawks who see a healthier economy and reach for the handcuffs.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 6, 2026
But how hard is it to simply be against fraud, while accurately acknowledging that it is rare and our current system provides accurate results?
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026
The UK's AI Safety Institute recently concluded that while a very powerful model, its biggest threat would be against poorly defended, vulnerable systems.
From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026
She practiced for weeks ahead of the game—which turned out to be against the Yankees.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 29, 2026
“Do you have a spouse? Could you apply for a child, and then—I suppose this would be against the rules, but—could you choose the one that would be assigned to you?”
From "Son" by Lois Lowry
