against

Example Sentences

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“I got my back against the record machine,” from “Jump.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 11, 2026

Will Slot be bold enough to make him a star of Liverpool's present by playing him against PSG?

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026

The FDA has long warned against consuming raw, unpasteurized milk, citing risks of dangerous bacteria such as salmonella, listeria and E. coli that can lead to severe illness or, in rare cases, death.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 11, 2026

When asked what was the hardest part of competing against UCLA’s defense in practice, Iamaleava joked that he didn’t want to give them too much credit.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 11, 2026

I find it annoying that Dr. Crowchild’s plants always look so bright and healthy, while the one I’ve been trying to keep alive seems to fight against my efforts willing it to thrive.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam