against

Example Sentences

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While that has initially benefited the yen, the currency remains heavy at just below 160 against the greenback, said Patrick Munnelly at Tickmill Group.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

Artificial intelligence has been used to develop a "fundamentally new" type of vaccine that could protect against large swathes of viruses and prevent pandemics, say researchers.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

"We are for development, we are for transparency, we are against construction in protected areas," she insisted.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

Todd Spitzer has opened a criminal investigation into the incident, and more than half a dozen lawsuits have been filed against the company in Orange County Superior Court.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

I leaned back against the mural, becoming part of the scene, waiting for my secret fries with a smile on my face for no reason.

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