against

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His findings reached federal law enforcement, which took action against the network two weeks ago.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

The JCVI, a scientific advisory committee that advises both the UK and Welsh government on vaccinations, concluded in 2014 that vaccinating teenagers and young adults against MenB was "not cost effective".

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

After Sunday’s game in Dallas, the Lakers face the Thunder at home Tuesday, play consecutive games at Golden State on Thursday and against Phoenix at home Friday and finish the regular season Sunday against Utah.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

It slandered jurors in criminal trials for refusing to find people guilty for alleged crimes against the government.

From Slate • Apr. 3, 2026

The fire had gone out in the hearth, and Clare restarted it by striking his monocle against the rock.

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman