against

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

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026

A joint sitting of both houses of parliament on Saturday passed the bill changing the constitution, which now requires the president's signature, with 200 lawmakers voting in favour, 18 against and four abstaining.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

It’s exactly as Close predicted in November 2022, when her Bruins were off to a 7-0 start with a nationally televised date against the Gamecocks up next.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

Donald Norman anticipated this, warning against designers who would mistake simplicity for good design.

From Slate • Apr. 4, 2026

Their raft bumped against the shore and Gingersnipes collapsed with a dramatic flourish.

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