against

Example Sentences

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Britain had assumed responsibility for the Sudan in 1882, after intervening to suppress a nationalist revolt against the Egyptian government led by Ahmed Arabi.

From The Wall Street Journal

Criticism was also leveled against Deputy Director Dan Bongino, whom the report called “something of a clown.”

From Salon

Fulham's home form this season probably gives Felix some hope but their record against City is absolutely awful.

From BBC

City have won their past 18 meetings in all competitions since 2012, which is the longest winning run by a team against any opponent in the entire history of English football, scoring 54 goals and conceding only seven.

From BBC

I covered City against Leeds on Saturday and they got lucky, while away from home they have lost three times already.

From BBC