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against

[uh-genst, uh-geynst] / əˈgɛnst, əˈgeɪnst /


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"We have no chance against this," Honda chief executive Toshihiro Mibe told Japanese media after visiting a highly automated factory in Shanghai.

From BBC • May 27, 2026

I saw statistics recently that only 15% of US citizens support military action against Cuba.

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026

With “Boosters” he’s going up against the Hollywood machine.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026

Counting Wednesday’s gains, BioNTech’s American depositary receipts are down less than a percent in 2026 against a 10% gain for the S&P 500.

From Barron's • May 27, 2026

The towering trees above them swayed stiffly against the rising wind.

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




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