up against
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At the US Open in 2020, he lost the final despite being two sets up against Dominic Thiem and having served for the championship at 5-3 in the final set.
From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026
Caspian “C-Bird” Hollywell’s wide-eyed, frenetic energy and howling vocals come up against the sweet, mournful steel pedal guitar of suit-and-tie-wearing “Razor” Ramon Santos.
From Salon • Jun. 5, 2026
It isn’t the first time Nvidia’s strategy has bumped up against Tesla.
From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026
Athleta doesn’t really have as much flexibility to do that, Saunders said, since doing so might run up against selections at Gap’s other chains.
From MarketWatch • May 31, 2026
Major Puff, who, after hearing the bloodcurdling scream, thought he was under attack, had pushed up against the door to block any burrow breach.
From "The Very, Very Far North" by Dan Bar-el
