against

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

In each case, the FDA recommended against putting the peptide on the bulks list for compounders.

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026

Since that news, Graham has posted photos of himself shooting clay and doing other community events in South Carolina, and he has threatened sanctions against Spain.

From Slate • Apr. 4, 2026

But against Texas, a team that had dominated them during the regular season, the Bruins did all the counting as the Longhorns lay flat on their backs during an eventual knockout.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

Mint, said he’d caution against drawing any long-term trend from central-bank sales because each one has different reasons to sell.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 4, 2026

The wind wails impossibly louder, throwing debris against the door like a machine gun.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith