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

Things we think may help us feel more loved ultimately work against that goal.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 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

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026

But Granville’s presence probably did work against Seabiscuit, simply by virtue of the demands that a Kentucky Derby contender makes on his trainer.

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand