rise against
Example Sentences
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Today, for instance, the S&P 500 saw 362 of its components rise, against just 140 decliners.
From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026
It details the rise, against the odds, of a talented but reticent folk fiddler who evolves into a concert artist thanks largely to the efforts of those who care about him.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026
To the east, beyond a windbreak of tough old trees, the Great Sand Dunes rise against the mountains, where for millenniums this same wind has piled up this same sandy soil.
From New York Times • Sep. 4, 2023
U.S. 10-year Treasury yields climbed to a fresh four-month high in Tokyo trading, and the dollar extended its rise against major peers.
From Reuters • Jul. 6, 2023
“You have chosen well, though the path will not be easy. Many monsters will rise against you. Even some of my own servants have sided with Gaea, hoping to destroy your mortal world.”
From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan
