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against

[uh-genst, uh-geynst] / əˈgɛnst, əˈgeɪnst /
PREPOSITION
opposite to
Synonyms
WEAK
contra contrary to counter to in contrast to in opposition to opposed to versus vs

Example Sentences

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Bianco also obliquely referred to attacks Hilton has lobbed against the sheriff on the campaign trail.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2026

Then Newcastle go to league leaders Arsenal before potentially sticky games against Brighton, Nottingham Forest, West Ham and Fulham.

From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026

Our collective attention has been framed as an essential guardrail against atrocity and abuse of power.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026

Will Denyer, chief economist at Gavekal Research, suggests pairing long positions in Brazilian and South Korean Equities: Brazil chiefly as a hedge against ongoing conflict and South Korea as a bet on peace.

From Barron's • Apr. 12, 2026

Legendary was in yellow, against a black background.

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