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against

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


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Though the decision reinstated Musk’s pay package, the court didn’t rule against the plaintiff, Richard Tornetta, a Tesla shareholder who argued that Musk was unjustly awarded what was at the time the largest pay package in history.

From The Wall Street Journal

The EU text also says an important “element” of the loan is “Ukraine continuing to uphold the rule of law, including the fight against corruption.”

From The Wall Street Journal

Even before the strike, the U.S. had moved to step up the pressure against the militants.

From The Wall Street Journal

Davies is set to go up against YouTuber George Clarke and football commentator Karen Carney in the finale on Saturday after 12 weeks of competition.

From BBC

The first four sets all went against the throw, with Gurney twice winning deciding legs to hit the front before being pegged back.

From BBC