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against

[uh-genst, uh-gaynst] / əˈgɛnst, əˈgeɪnst /


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"Both times the Government determined that no charges should be brought against anyone," he said.

From BBC ● Oct. 27, 2026

"I'm getting texts. I'm getting phone calls. I'm getting emails. I'm getting flyers against both of them," Huser said.

From Barron's ● Oct. 27, 2026

They love to take out loans against stock they own, so they don’t have to sell it when they want to buy other things such as mansions, yachts and movie studios.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 27, 2026

His campaign erected billboards denouncing discrimination against the Sephardim, and his party accused Netanyahu of sidelining Sephardic members of Likud by limiting their media appearances during the campaign.

From Barron's ● Oct. 27, 2026

Belle nudges Midnight’s flank; Midnight rubs his chin against her.

From "Will’s Race for Home" by Jewell Parker Rhodes


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