against

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For investors, the war has unfolded against the backdrop of the almost universal adoption of index funds that are cheap as dirt and easy as pie.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

Villegas had been scheduled to go before an immigration judge on April 24, on a motion to terminate removal proceedings against him.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

On Thursday, Minnesota state prosecutors announced a historic set of charges against a federal immigration agent.

From Slate • Apr. 17, 2026

Before the midweek tie against Sporting, Arteta asked his side to play with "pure fire" - though ultimately, they limped to the semi-finals with a 0-0 draw.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

He had scrimped and saved enough money to build a home for elderly Jews in Hilversum—for the elderly of all faiths, in fact, for Willem was against any system of segregation.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom