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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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Within weeks, the former defender with a salt-and-pepper beard had pulled off a draw against Atlético Madrid and somehow beaten Barcelona.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 2026

Svetnoy was the first crew member of the ill-fated western to bring a lawsuit against the producers, alleging they were negligent in Hutchins’ October 2021 death.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

In March, Anthropic took legal action against the defence department and other federal agencies, after the firm was labelled a "supply chain risk."

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

New Mexico prosecutors prevailed in a criminal case against the armorer, Hannah Gutierrez, in March 2024.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

I take it and gulp at it greedily, the ice clinking against my teeth.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam