over against

Example Sentences

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Wood conceded 14 runs from the 19th over against Nepal on Sunday in taking 1-31 from three overs.

From Barron's • Feb. 10, 2026

“Especially defensively. They’re such a high-octane, potent team. A big part of that is not turning it over against them. I think we only had nine turnovers. That was huge.”

From Seattle Times • Jan. 13, 2024

The Clippers won just one game last season by 30 points, their considerable talent rarely healthy at the same time to allow George and Leonard to take over against overmatched opponents.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 26, 2023

Broad even took the first over against his old bunny Warner, but Australia came through and England face some hard work with the ball on Saturday.

From BBC • Jun. 16, 2023

A fly buzzes above the bed, hitting its body over and over against a window sealed forever by too many layers of renter’s paint.

From "A Step from Heaven" by An Na