over against

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The 32-year-old seamer took three wickets in his first over against New Zealand at Lord's, before ending day one with figures of 4-10 in a stunning comeback more than two years since his last Test.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

Wood conceded 14 runs from the 19th over against Nepal on Sunday in taking 1-31 from three overs.

From Barron's • Feb. 10, 2026

It has a constellation of green and pink rhinestones all over, against bursts of bright red stitching.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2025

“Especially defensively. They’re such a high-octane, potent team. A big part of that is not turning it over against them. I think we only had nine turnovers. That was huge.”

From Seattle Times • Jan. 13, 2024

I sat down in the cliental chair placed over against Mr. Jaggers’s chair, and became fascinated by the dismal atmosphere of the place.

From "Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens