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against

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


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While in office, Raman has voted dozens of times against establishing new no-camping zones near homeless shelters, senior centers, freeway overpasses and other locations.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

Danny Murphy: It's hard to look past France with the firepower they have, when you think about extra time in hot weather against tired legs.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

An upside inflation surprise could work against the already stressed tech trade if it drives up expectations for Fed rate hikes.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

On Friday, our attention will turn to the U.S. opener against Paraguay in Los Angeles.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

You pop it into your mouth, the strawberry perfectly ripe, the bread melting against your tongue.

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




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