against

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Jane Williams, executive director of California Communities Against Toxics, warned that MMA is just one of the chemicals being stored on the site.

From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026

Against this backdrop rose one of the most influential figures of the modern AI field, Google DeepMind co-founder Demis Hassabis.

From MarketWatch • May 23, 2026

Against Liverpool, he was unplayable at times as he continuously took advantage of their high line and found the space to run in behind.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

Against this inflationary backdrop, Komal Sri-Kumar, head of a global strategies firm bearing his name, says the Fed ought to be considering an increase in its fed-funds target.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

Against the light from the window, sitting with his hands on his knees, was Melquíades.

From "One Hundred Years of Solitude" by Gabriel Garcia Marquez