work against

Example Sentences

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As gold is a nonyielding asset, higher interest rates tend to work against it.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026

Researchers say this raises the possibility of developing broad spectrum antiviral drugs that could work against an entire family of viruses rather than a single pathogen.

From Science Daily • May 13, 2026

Mr. Warsh’s goals seem to work against each other.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026

The MenB vaccine has been developed to offer protection against as many as possible, but it does not work against all.

From BBC • Mar. 17, 2026

She didn’t work against them, but with them; and she made the boat do that too.

From "Homecoming" by Cynthia Voigt