set against
Example Sentences
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The Moon appeared to them as a black orb surrounded by a halo of light, all set against the backdrop of the vast darkness of space.
From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026
Its annual war exercises last summer were explicitly set against a 2027 invasion scenario.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 9, 2026
The word — in big white letters, set against layers of blue — appears toward the top of the mural, on the store’s brick wall facing Lake.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 3, 2026
Alcaraz raced through the opening set against Royer, breaking twice without facing a break point.
From Barron's • Feb. 18, 2026
The mountain was crisp with evergreens, which were luminous set against the browns and grays of shale and limestone.
From "Educated" by Tara Westover
