against

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Raman raised a similar complaint against Bass when the two debated before the Sherman Oaks Homeowners Association on May 5.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

Tottenham midfielder James Maddison has suggested referees are "petrified" to make decisions because of the video assistant referee, after being denied a stoppage-time penalty against Leeds on Monday.

From BBC • May 12, 2026

Then, when you get results, you can compare them against your forecast, not just the number in your account.

From MarketWatch • May 12, 2026

The request was filed in recent weeks, according to people familiar with the matter, and if granted would remove U.S. criminal charges against the fugitive Malaysian financier.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

A slow, low thunder rumbles in the distance and a cooler breeze blows through, making the reeds that stand tall along the water’s edge sashay against the dock.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam