against

Example Sentences

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Cast your mind back to December, and an injury-time equaliser for Brighton against West Ham.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

The Bruins struggled to put points on the board in their Final Four matchup against Texas, hanging just 51 points and shooting 41% in a defensive battle.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026

No, I didn’t have leg lengthening surgery, take peptides or even mew, the basic looksmaxxing exercise of pushing your tongue against the roof of your mouth to strengthen your jaw muscles.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

The Ukrainians organised an oil blockade against us.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

“Who else wants a go against Nate the foosball champion?”

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam