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against

[uh-genst, uh-gaynst] / əˈgɛnst, əˈgeɪnst /


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The charges against Strange arose after studio employees alerted the FBI of the theft in January 2025, alleging the unfinished releases were shared to a number of online platforms.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 23, 2026

It argued that Alaska somehow was violating federal law when it allowed a second candidate named Dan Sullivan to run against the incumbent with the same name and Democrat Mary Peltola.

From Slate ● Oct. 23, 2026

Those theories became part of the case against Meghan; that she would sacrifice anyone and anything - even her father - to protect her position and save herself from any embarrassment.

From BBC ● Oct. 23, 2026

A livid Kruger obtained a temporary restraining order against Cienfuegos.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 23, 2026

Jamming her shoulder against it, she gives it a shove, then a stronger one, but nothing happens.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith


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