over against

Example Sentences

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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

But that crisp play did not carry over against the Cornhuskers.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 7, 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

Australia scored at 9.25 runs an over against pace, which took two wickets, and 8.58 against the three spinners - also losing five wickets.

From BBC • Jul. 5, 2023

Hannah bent her shoulders over against Shifre’s muffled sobbing, guilty because she had been the cause of it, relieved because the blow had not fallen upon her.

From "The Devil's Arithmetic" by Jane Yolen