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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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So on Sunday the Kings tried a different route, opening against the Colorado Avalanche.

From Los Angeles Times • 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

The drugs targeted rapidly dividing cancer cells in the marrow, but in doing so further damaged an already compromised blood- and immune-making system, often leaving patients defenseless against infection and bleeding.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 19, 2026

In each of the last four seasons, the Kings have opened the Stanley Cup playoffs against the Edmonton Oilers.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 19, 2026

Its long, wispy branches swayed in the breeze and brushed against the car, like a curtain, shrouding us in privacy.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam