against

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However, China's market regulator announced a sweeping investigation in May against some brokers running cross-border trading, as it launched a two-year crackdown on investment leaving the mainland.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

It took a while for Argentina fans to warm to Bielsa, particularly as he was never afraid to make decisions that went against popular opinion.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

Adnoc’s Al Jaber said the company had secured additional supplies for Asian customers and was expanding and restocking oil storage to protect against future shocks.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

Raman is well-versed on matters of relevance and could have pushed back against Bass in substantive, detailed ways.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

Sometimes Ruby sneaks away, but she hasn’t done that lately—not since the protests against the Manor began.

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold