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against

[uh-genst, uh-geynst] / əˈgɛnst, əˈgeɪnst /
PREPOSITION
opposite to
Synonyms
WEAK
contra contrary to counter to in contrast to in opposition to opposed to versus vs

Example Sentences

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Cancer has existed as long as humans have, and for much of that time, the fight against it was a losing battle.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 19, 2026

Victory keeps Bayern's hopes of winning the Treble alive, with semi-finals against Bayer Leverkusen in the German Cup and Paris St-Germain in the Champions League to come this month.

From BBC • Apr. 19, 2026

Chemotherapy brought the first meaningful progress against leukemia, but it also exposed a defining paradox of cancer care.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 19, 2026

In that time they had scored nine goals, but six of them came in wins against Leeds and Tottenham.

From BBC • Apr. 19, 2026

Coach fixes his gaze on me, taps his clipboard against his thigh.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam