against

Example Sentences

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I just wanted one boy to stand up against the other mean boys.

From Los Angeles Times

The only time we see Maude seem anything other than bursting with joy is when she talks about her deceased husband and the battles she used to fight for justice, using an umbrella as her defense against police, which he used to chide her for.

From Salon

Taylor-Erwin, who accepted all the claims against her, was told she would not be able to apply for her teaching ban to be lifted until 2031.

From BBC

About 100 US soldiers have arrived in Nigeria to train the West African nation's armed forces and help them with intelligence in their battle against growing security threats from Islamist militants and other armed groups.

From BBC

Henry Pollock has been handed his first Test start as Steve Borthwick makes three changes to his starting XV for England's must-win Six Nations match against Ireland on Saturday at Allianz Stadium.

From BBC