work against

Example Sentences

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An upside inflation surprise could work against the already stressed tech trade if it drives up expectations for Fed rate hikes.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

The island is broken up into seven sections, and the team must work against the clock and the elements to make sure they have accounted for every puffin.

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026

They are using AI, which is powered by data centers, to work against its maker.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

“Yesterday was a good one,” Roberts said Wednesday morning of Gervase’s inning of work against the Cleveland Guardians.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 25, 2026

Sometimes Keeth would give me scenarios to try in practice that he thought would work against certain fencers based on their style of fencing.

From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad