against

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For investors, the war has unfolded against the backdrop of the almost universal adoption of index funds that are cheap as dirt and easy as pie.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

Surprisingly, LypABC resembles a bacterial anti-phage immune system since it contains protein domains which are typically required for defence against viruses.

From Science Daily • Apr. 17, 2026

Several Republican and Democratic congressional staffers I spoke with tell me their telephone calls from constituents demanding Congress take action against Trump are becoming more frequent.

From Salon • Apr. 17, 2026

It has emerged that Peter Mandelson was granted a security clearance by the Foreign Office against the recommendation of the government's vetting agency when he was made US ambassador.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

Jonah was curled up against Mom, her arm around him.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam