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against

[uh-genst, uh-geynst] / əˈgɛnst, əˈgeɪnst /
PREPOSITION
opposite to
Synonyms
WEAK
contra contrary to counter to in contrast to in opposition to opposed to versus vs

Example Sentences

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This occurs when investors who previously bet against these stocks must buy back shares to close their positions, driving additional demand and lifting prices.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

The horrific allegations against both Gonzales and Swalwell comfortably met the bar for hasty resolution.

From Slate • Apr. 16, 2026

The game against Liverpool in November showcased the City captain's tactical understanding of how and when to press.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

Pepsi CFO Steve Schmitt said that the company’s production and shipping network was holding up against that backdrop.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 16, 2026

She squinted against the burning midsummer late-afternoon sun that glinted in at a hard angle through the window.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith